Château Rieussec
1986WhiteSémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, MuscadelleSauternes, Bordeaux, France
Rieussec is one of the top estates in Sauternes, the region that makes France's most famous sweet white wine by leaving grapes on the vine until a beneficial mold concentrates the sugars. The 1986 is a classic vintage for the appellation, rich and honeyed.
The numbers
Drink windowAt peak (1996–2030)
Typical retail~$127
Community rating8.5 / 10 from 1 rating
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