Château Rieussec
Sauternes & Barsac
DOMAINES BARONS DE ROTHSCHILD (LAFITE)
Owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) since 1984, Château Rieussec is located in the heart of the Sauternes vineyards on an exceptional terroir composed of sandy-clay gravel and limestone outcrops.
A STORY
In few words
In the 18th century, the Rieussec estate belonged to the Carmelite monks in Langon, and was ranked a Sauternes and Barsac first great growth. The 85-hectare vineyard is planted with Sémillon (81%), Sauvignon Blanc (17%), and Muscadelle (2%). Each vintage is aged in oak barrels primarily from the Tonnellerie des Domaines cooperage. Barrel ageing lasts from 16 to 22 months, depending on the vintage.
Château Rieussec is a unique estate nestled between Yquem and Fargues, overlooking the meeting point between the Ciron and Garonne rivers.
At the head
The Château Manager
Olivier TREGOAT
Technical Director
Mathieu CROSNIER
Estate Manager
THE CHATEAU
Key numbers
Surface
85 ha
Production
Varies greatly depending on the vintage, producing on average 50 000 bottles
Geology
Sandy-clay gravel
Grape Varieties
80 % Sémillon, 18 % Sauvignon Blanc, 2 % Muscadelle
Ageing
16 to 22 months depending on the vintage
New barrels: 70% - 90%
Second wine
Carmes de Rieussec
Contact
Château Rieussec
Château Rieussec - 33210 Fargues
