1947 Chateau Rieussec
Sauternes, France
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- $ 572 / 750ml
- From October 2025
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5 from 1 User Rating
- Style Dessert - Lush and Balanced
- Grape Variety Sauvignon Blanc - Semillon
- Food Pairing Blue Cheeses
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Organic
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First Growth. Premier Cru Classe in 1855.
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Chateau Rieussec 1947
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About the Product
- Classification
- Premier Cru Classe (Sauternes & Barsac)
Analytical Data
- Sweetness
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Sweet
Production Attributes
- Ownership
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Domaines Barons de Rothschild
- Closure Type
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Cork
Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine
- Duck liver crème brulée Starter Course
- Contains: cream
- Western
- Caramel Dessert Course
- Worldwide
- Waffles Dessert Course
- Belgian
- Dolcelatte Cheese Course
- Italian
Details
About the Product
- Classification
- Premier Cru Classe (Sauternes & Barsac)
Analytical Data
- Sweetness
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Sweet
Production Attributes
- Ownership
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Domaines Barons de Rothschild
- Closure Type
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Cork
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1947 Vintage Saved: 8-Mar-2025
Un grand Rieussec sur une année exceptionnelle, bu 1 en 2012 (97+) !
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94 / 100
$ 68
2024
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$ 49
2023
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$ 84
2022
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$ 92
2021
94 / 100
$ 107
2020
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$ 114
2019
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$ 110
2018
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$ 52
2017
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2016
93 / 100
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2011
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2010
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2009
95 / 100
$ 67
2008
91 / 100
$ 47
2007
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$ 52
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91 / 100
$ 74
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95 / 100
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92 / 100
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1947 Vintage Learn more
For both Bordeaux and Burgundy, the 1947 vintage was superb. Especially for Bordeaux, which had a sizzling summer, the vintage rivaled that of 1945. The wines from Pomerol and Saint-Émilion were extremely good and highlights include Château Petrus and Cheval Blanc. Germany also produced some fantastic Mosel wines and the be...
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