{"product_id":"chateau-rieussec-premier-cru-classe-sauternes-1989","title":"Château Rieussec Premier Cru Classé, Sauternes 1989","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou must be 18 or over to purchase and receive this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Rieussec Premier Cru Classé, Sauternes 1989\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChâteau Rieussec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sauternes, Bordeaux, France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1989 | \u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premier Cru Classé (1855)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Predominantly Sémillon with Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2000–2050+ | \u003cstrong\u003eAging Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Rieussec is one of the great names of Sauternes, celebrated for producing richly textured sweet wines of exceptional depth, elegance, and longevity. Classified as a Premier Cru in the historic 1855 Classification, the estate has earned a reputation for crafting wines that rival the finest dessert wines in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe superb 1989 vintage has matured into a wonderfully complex and expressive Sauternes. Decades of careful ageing have transformed its youthful richness into a tapestry of honeyed fruit, caramelised citrus, exotic spice, and toasted nuts, while vibrant acidity continues to provide remarkable freshness and balance. Now at a magnificent stage of maturity, it is a captivating example of perfectly aged Sauternes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intensely aromatic, with layers of apricot, candied orange peel, acacia honey, pineapple, marmalade, toasted almonds, saffron, vanilla, and delicate spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and luxurious, yet beautifully poised. Flavours of dried apricot, baked peach, tropical fruit, crème brûlée, honey, and caramel are balanced by vibrant acidity and a distinctive mineral freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long, silky, and complex, with lingering notes of citrus marmalade, honey, roasted nuts, and sweet spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Rieussec, owned by the Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), is one of Sauternes' benchmark estates. Benefiting from the unique microclimate that encourages the development of noble rot (\u003cem\u003eBotrytis cinerea\u003c\/em\u003e), the château consistently produces wines renowned for their richness, purity, and extraordinary ability to age for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-harvested in multiple selective passes to capture perfectly botrytised grapes; fermented and aged for approximately 18–24 months in French oak barrels (around 50% new)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~13.5–14% ABV\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully mature and drinking magnificently now, with the structure and freshness to continue evolving for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal with:\u003cbr\u003e– Foie gras\u003cbr\u003e– Roquefort and other blue cheeses\u003cbr\u003e– Tarte Tatin or apricot tart\u003cbr\u003e– Crème brûlée\u003cbr\u003e– Enjoyed on its own as a luxurious after-dinner wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sanderson Wine Consultancy","offers":[{"title":"750ml \/ 12","offer_id":54426606666061,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/5846\/2797\/files\/DSC_0460.jpg?v=1785753502","url":"https:\/\/sandersonwineconsultancy.com\/products\/chateau-rieussec-premier-cru-classe-sauternes-1989","provider":"Sanderson Wine Consultancy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}