R de Rieussec (BIO-ORGANIC) - Bordeaux 2025
R DE RIEUSSEC, the revival of an Affranchi.
R is the dry white Bordeaux produced by Rieussec. Demanding, it has a quiet strength and character. Elegant and discreet, it has a touch of impertinence. This sure value will seduce you with its finesse and nuances. R embodies the Rieussec's philosophy: precise and friendly, sharp, straightforward, fresh and lively.
In its quest for perfection and freedom, R is adorned with new packaging; it takes a step aside and frees itself from any Bordeaux code. The bottle, inspired by the Burgundian ones, is made of recycled glass. The opacity of this bottle, which makes it less polluting, serves as a protective screen for the wine inside. The new logo, at once sober, elegant, free and facetious, perfectly embodies the personality of this wine as well as that of Saskia de Rothschild and her team, who have achieved a great success with this wine.
The 2025 vintage
The 2025 vintage begins with a mild winter, followed by an early and particularly even spring. Summer then settles in for the long term, characterised by hot and very dry conditions, with marked water stress from the start of the season, though without excessive blockage. This gradual tension naturally limited yields, allowing for precise and homogeneous ripeness. The wide temperature variations at the end of summer played a key role in preserving freshness and aromatic precision.
In this demanding context, the grapes destined for dry whites stand out for their purity, energy, and balance. Thus, 2025 emerges as a vintage of character at Rieussec, taut and particularly expressive for dry white wines.
Tasting notes
R de Rieussec 2025 shows a beautiful density that is characteristic of the vintage.
The ripe and homogeneous harvest allows for a precise aromatic intensity, with notes of white fleshed fruit and citrus supported by a subtle minerality. The freshness, shaped by the lat August temperature variations, brings depth and dimension. The structure is carried by a fine, persistent acidity that offers remarkable balance and an elegant tension throughout the tasting. The long, saline finish highlights the precision and purity that define R de Rieussec.