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R de Rieussec - Bordeaux blanc 2022
R de Rieussec - 2022 White Bordeaux

R de Rieussec - Bordeaux blanc 2022

Bordeaux|White wine
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4/5 (1 customers)

2*Étoiles

Hachette

92/100

Decanter

lively
mineral
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“A blend of Sauvignon (55%) and Sémillon, partially aged in barrels—a quarter of which are new—this beautiful white wine reveals a pronounced mineral character with a hint of shellfish upon opening, complemented by delicate floral nuances. The fresh, citrus-driven attack, the beautiful development on the palate—balancing tension and roundness—and the finish with lovely bitter notes come together to create a complete, energetic, and balanced wine, underpinned by a strong mineral and chalky character.” (Hachette Guide—2025 Edition)

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Estate

Château Rieussec

Vintage

R

Vintage

2022

Designation

Bordeaux

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

55% Sauvignon blanc, 45% Sémillon

Regions

Sandy-clay soils at the junction of Fargues and Sauternes (a 93-hectare vineyard adjacent to Château d’Yquem)

Viticulture

In the Process of Converting to Organic Farming

Grape Harvest

Hand-picked grapes in small crates

Wine Production

Gentle pressing to preserve the grapes’ aromatic freshness. After cold settling, most of the Sémillon must is fermented in new and one-year-old oak barrels. The Sauvignon must is mainly fermented in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures and, to a lesser extent, in one-year-old oak barrels.

Livestock Farming

6 months (50% in barrels and 50% in stainless steel tanks)

Alcohol content

12,5%

Nose

Notes of thyme, lemon, and green citrus (kaffir lime and lime)

Palate

A slightly smoky, vanilla-like profile with a fresh, vegetal note. A lively, fresh attack with a very mineral and chalky character. The palate is clean and lively, with a hint of toast, and a salty finish prolonged by a gentle grapefruit bitterness.

Serve

At 10-12°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink starting at

2025

Drink before

2032

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with sea bream tartare, baked oysters, cod en papillote with vegetables...

More information at Château Rieussec

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2021 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the estate:

Rieussec, one of the jewels of the Rothschild estates, sometimes suffers unfairly from its distribution policy, which overshadows the nobility of its terroir—adjacent to Yquem—and the perfectionism of its production. The wine impresses with its power and richness while retaining its freshness, thanks to exemplary technical mastery in bottling. The remarkable aging of the 1988, 1989, and 1990 vintages should silence any criticism. The second wine, Carmes, avoids sensationalism and offers all the richness one expects from this type of soil, with a more rapid development in the bottle.
Decanter

Decanter

Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100

About the wine:

Lively, tangy, vibrant, and energetic. It retains a sense of serenity and seriousness. The brightness softens fairly quickly, giving way to a fresher, creamier, and saltier note, along with a certain flinty minerality on the finish. I love the initial brightness and the intensity of the apple, lemon, peach, and apricot before it tapers off into a long finish. 2025–2032
Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2025 guide) 2*Stars (Outstanding Wine)

Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

A blend of Sauvignon (55%) and Sémillon, partially aged in barrels—a quarter of which are new—this beautiful white wine reveals a pronounced mineral character with a hint of shellfish upon opening, complemented by delicate floral nuances. The fresh, citrus-driven attack, the beautiful development on the palate—balancing tension and roundness—and the finish with lovely bitter notes come together to create a complete, energetic, and balanced wine, underpinned by a strong mineral and chalky character. 2026–2032

About the estate:

Formerly part of the Carmelite convent of Langon, Château Rieussec is situated on high ground west of the town of Fargues, of which it is the only Premier Cru. Its square tower overlooks a gravelly ridge at the same elevation as its immediate neighbor, Yquem. Its well-established reputation earned it the status of Premier Cru Classé in 1855. Numerous owners succeeded one another at the estate until 1984, when it was purchased by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite in Pauillac). This acquisition brought significant technical, financial, and human resources to this vast 90-hectare estate, 72 hectares of which are vineyards.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the estate:


RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated winery (2021 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these wineries)

About the estate:

A Premier Cru Classé located in the town of Fargues, Rieussec has always displayed a distinctive character, with wines that are at times remarkably powerful and rich in sweetness. When the wines are young, the noble rot imparts aromas that are slightly less refined than elsewhere, but aging compensates for this shortcoming with lovely, sweet flavors. While Rieussec may have been disappointing in high-yield vintages, the quality has been refined in more recent vintages. The 2013 and 2015 vintages vigorously express a fresher, more delicate style. This is a trend worth watching closely.

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Review by Mr. AURELIEN B. Published on September 13, 2025

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