Rieussec Half 2005
375 ml Sémillon 90%, Sauvignon Blanc 8%, Muscadelle 2% Bordeaux, France 2005
Rieussec Half 2005 is a dry, medium-bodied white from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle (Sauternes, France), in the rich, round whites style. Acidity is moderate; oak influence is little. Good with blue cheese, goat cheese, asparagus, roast chicken. Cheapest offer £30.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Sémillon + Sauvignon Blanc prior
body
3 / 5
medium
Sémillon + Sauvignon Blanc prior
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Sémillon + Sauvignon Blanc prior
oak
2 / 5
little
Sémillon + Sauvignon Blanc prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Rich, round whites
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Colour
White
inferred from Sauternes
Origin
Sauternes · Bordeaux · France
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Grapes
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle
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ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
About Sémillon
Typical aromas: lemon, lanolin, wax, green apple. Serve at 7–10 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description
Château Rieussec, Premier Cru Classé in 1855, has long been considered one of the greatest sweet wines in Sauternes. The 2005 vintage is a composed of 90% Sémillon, 8% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle. Pleasant freshness on the nose revealing notes of apricot and fig, carrying through on a nicely rounded palate with candied aromas and a long finish.
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