Sauternes 

1er Cru Classé

1997

90 to 95% Sémillon
5 to 10% Muscadelle and Sauvignon. 

Region: Bordeaux 

“The wines of Sauternes are so wonderful that we wanted to have our own, and Rieussec’s vineyard is outstanding”
Baron Eric de Rothschild

WINEMAKING

Ageing in oak barrels 18 to 26 months depending on the year, 50 to 55% in new barrels.

TASTING & FOOD PAIRINGS

Decanting: Just before serving
Tasting temperature: 8 -10°C