Chateau Rieussec, Sauternes 1986 uraguay with aromas of citrus groves

with aromas of citrus groves of Sicilian “lumie” lemons

unadorned expression of terroir

yielding a generous fruit set of tight clusters and large berries

Naturally fermented unfiltered Korean rice wine made using traditional Korean brewing methodologies

and Robert Tofan

Chateau Rieussec, Sauternes 1986 uraguay with aromas of citrus grovesIt extends over 85 hectares at the junction of Fargues and Sauternes, adjacent to Chteau dYquem. Its sandy gravel (80%) and clay (20%) soils are planted mostly to semillon with about 17% of the vineyard planted to sauvignon blanc and just 3% to muscadelle. Since 1984 the winery has been owned and operated by Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite.