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Château Rieussec

Château Rieussec was originally owned by monks, though after the French Revolution it was confiscated from the church and sold off at public auction. In the 20th century this First Growth of the Sauternes-Barsac had numerous owners, including Albert Vuillier, who purchased the property in 1971 and many made improvements, such as increasing the use of new oak. Though the sweet dessert wines of Chateau Rieussec always had an excellent reputation, quality improved under Vuillier and the current owners, Domaines Barons de Rothschild. Located in Fargues, the chateau includes 186 acres planted to 90% Semillon, 6% Sauvignon Blanc, and 4% Muscadelle. Oak for the fermentation barrels come from the Château Lafite cooperage. About 6,000 cases of Château Rieussec are produced annually.

2012 Carmes de Rieussec

375ml

WS  88-91   
3 available
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2012 Carmes de Rieussec

375ml

Light label condition issue

WS  88-91   

1979 Château Rieussec

Heavy capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; signs of past seepage; top shoulder fill; label condition issue

2 available
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1979 Château Rieussec

Capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

1980 Château Rieussec

Light capsule condition issue; top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

1983 Château Rieussec

375ml

Light label condition issue

WS  94   
RP  92   
JR  18   
5 available
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1983 Château Rieussec

375ml

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

WS  94   
RP  92   
JR  18   

1983 Château Rieussec

375ml

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

WS  94   
RP  92   
JR  18   

1983 Château Rieussec

Light capsule condition issue; base neck fill; label condition issue

WS  94   
RP  92   
JR  18   

1983 Château Rieussec

Light capsule condition issue; very top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

WS  94   
RP  92   
JR  18   

1983 Château Rieussec

Light capsule condition issue; base neck fill; light label condition issue

WS  94   
RP  92   
JR  18   

1983 Château Rieussec

Light capsule condition issue; base neck fill; label condition issue

WS  94   
RP  92   
JR  18   

1986 Château Rieussec

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

RP  91   

1997 Château Rieussec

ST  92   
RP  91   
JR  17   

2001 Château Rieussec

375ml

WS  100   
DE  *****   
RP  99   
ST  95   
WA  93   
JR  18.5   
WS  #1 of 2004   
5 available
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2005 Château Rieussec

RP  96   
WS  96   
ST  93   
JS  93   

1983 Château Rieussec

12-bottle Lot, Wood Case

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

WS  94   
RP  92   
JR  18