Wines by Château Rieussec

Château Rieussec

For the over 5 million visitors, the innovations in agriculture, industry, and art were certainly lasting and impressive. For many Bordeaux Châteaux, however, the classification made during the 1855 World’s Fair, held for the first time on French soil, remains economically significant to this day. All well-known wineries were rated back then, including Rieussec, located in the Sauternes region. It is not only a neighbor to d’Yquem, but the two Châteaux were also the only ones to be awarded Premier Cru Classé status! In the 18th century, the Domaine de Rieussec was owned by the Carmelite monks of Langon—the second wine, named “Carmes de Rieussec,” still reflects this heritage today. Since 1984, Rieussec has been part of the Domaines Barons de Rothschild. On nearly 70 hectares of vineyards (80% Sémillon, 18% Sauvignon Blanc, 2% Muscadelle), some of the finest sweet wines in the world are produced.