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Chateau Rieussec 2023 (375ml)
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Chateau Rieussec 2023 (375ml)

Sale price$120.00

— Château Rieussec, Premier Grand Cru Classé of Sauternes, continues its bold reinvention in 2023 with a wine that breaks tradition while honouring its terroir.
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— The 2023 harvest produced a wine of outstanding precision, with aromas of apricot, candied citrus and pineapple lifted by floral notes of chamomile and acacia. On the palate, its creamy texture meets vibrant freshness, finishing with blood orange zest and a refreshing menthol edge.
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— International On Demand - La Place de Bordeaux Pre-Arrival Offer - Estimated dispatch from April 2026 onwards.

Origin

Bordeaux Graves, France

Re-stocking soon
Available Dispatches from warehouse on Tuesday, July 21, 2026
SKU: CHRC202370 UCAU
  • 98 Points
  • 97 Points
TASTING NOTES

Château Rieussec 2023, a Premier Grand Cru Classé of Sauternes, represents a bold reinvention while paying homage to its exceptional terroir. This vintage captures the essence of the 2023 harvest, delivering a wine of remarkable precision and elegance.

On the nose, Château Rieussec 2023 enchants with vibrant aromas of apricot, candied citrus, and pineapple, beautifully lifted by delicate floral notes of chamomile and acacia. The palate reveals a creamy texture balanced by lively freshness, culminating in a refined finish marked by blood orange zest and a subtle menthol edge.

Produced in the prestigious Sauternes region, known for its unique microclimate that fosters noble rot, this vintage continues the estate’s tradition of crafting complex, luscious sweet wines with impeccable balance. The 2023 harvest stands out for its outstanding precision, reflecting both innovation and respect for classic winemaking techniques.

This wine is available through an International On Demand - La Place de Bordeaux Pre-Arrival Offer, with estimated dispatch from April 2026 onwards, making it a coveted addition for collectors and connoisseurs alike.

TASTING PROFILE
  • LIGHT
  • FULL
  • LOW TANNIN
  • TANNIC
  • SWEET
  • DRY
  • LOW ACIDITY
  • HIGH ACIDITY
Aroma: Lemon, Orange Marmalade, White Flowers
Palate: Petrol, Stonefruit, White Pepper
Food Pairings:
  • Asian
  • Fish
  • Shellfish

Classification: Dessert

Variety: Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon

Vintage: 2023

Bottle : 375ml (Half Bottle)

Country: France

Region: Bordeaux

Alcohol: 14.0%

Cellaring: 15 Plus Years

Scores

98/100

Superb bouquet subtly combining maturity and freshness with notes of peaches, fresh pineapple, verbena and mirabelle plums, complemented by rooty or earthy nuances. The notion of balance is also evident in the mouth. The wine has body, grandeur, but also temperament, respectively an incisive character that it owes to its acidic structure. We should also highlight the fine and gentle bitterness that not only gives length, but also freshens the finish. An exceptional Rieussec, harmonious, fine and powerful. When finesse and power share a common space, it inevitably makes for a great wine… here in this case a very great wine! 2028-2068 - Yves Beck - 97-98 points.

Yves Beck

Scores

97/100

Lovely yellow gold colour, bright and shining in the glass. Aromatic nose, ripe mango and nectarine with some elderflower and cool, crisp apple scents. Ripe and sweet but so well balanced and harmonious. I love the interplay between almost sherbet lemon sweetness and zinginess with quite pronounced bitter aspects too - grapefruit rind, vanilla bean, pastry and some toasted spice on the finish. A very modern interpretation which begs for food. Not super typical but this has effortless drinkability. Ends clean and light but long with a kick of freshness that immediately draws you back in. Botrytis arrived mid September, the harvest started on 15th September. Grapes were picked in five separate passes just from the first onset of botrytis with no rain after. 3.9pH. - Georgina Hindle

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