Chateau Sigalas Rabaud, 1959 Sweet Wine

Sauternes 1er Cru Clas

Bottle size: 75cl

ABV: 12%

Price:

$509.63 USD

Free delivery on orders over £100 (UK Standard 3-5 day)

Free vintage report, tasting notes and message

3 month replacement guarantee

IWC UK Fortified Retailer of the Year 2024

5 Star Customer Service - Trusted Shops (4K+ reviews)

Description

The 1959 Sigalas Rabaud is a stylish, finesse-styled Sauternes, with a lovely roasted/sweet honeyed character with melon, tropical fruit, and vanillin scents. This is a textbook example of Sigalas Rabaud that requires consumption.
The 1959 vintage is considered historic and is part of a period in Bordeaux that produced exceptional wines. Wines from this vintage, including those from Sauternes estates like Sigalas Rabaud, are highly valued by collectors for their quality and aging potential.

Château Sigalas-Rabaud is a prestigious wine estate located in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 17th century, the estate has earned a reputation for producing exceptional sweet wines. Situated on gravelly and sandy soils, the vineyard spans approximately 14 hectares and is primarily planted with Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes affected by noble rot. Classified as a Premier Cru Classé in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Château Sigalas-Rabaud is celebrated for its exquisite botrytized wines, which exhibit a perfect balance of sweetness, acidity, and complexity. Guided by sustainable viticulture practices and traditional winemaking techniques, the estate continues to produce wines of outstanding quality, revered for their richness, depth, and ability to age gracefully. Château Sigalas-Rabaud remains a cornerstone of the Sauternes region, exemplifying the artistry and heritage of Bordeaux's sweet wine production.

Condition

good levels high shoulder or better - labels bin soiled

Upgrade this item with a Luxury Gift Package

Gold Cardboard Presentation Box - £4.45

Single bottle cardboard presentation box. Includes tasting notes and a personal message (can be input in the Personal Gift Message Box at the basket stage).
***Please note this product is manufactured to fit a 75cl bottle (50cl and 37.5cl bottles can also be packaged inside this box).

Single Bottle Black Wooden Box with Sliding Lid - £7.95

Sliding lid wooden gift box with straw lining. Includes tasting notes and a personal message (can be input in the Personal Gift Message Box at the basket stage).
***Please note this product is manufactured to fit a 75cl bottle (50cl and 37.5cl bottles can also be packaged inside this box).

Single Bottle Dark Mocha Leather Effect Gift Box with Silk Liner - £11.95

Send your wine in a beautiful silk-lined, Dark Mocha Leather Effect gift box.
Includes tasting notes and a personal message (can be input in the Personal Gift Message Box at the basket stage).
***Please note this product is manufactured to fit a 75cl bottle (50cl and 37.5cl bottles can also be packaged inside this box).

2 bottle Wooden Gift Box - £13.95

Create a unique gift package with our two bottle wooden gift box with sliding lid.

Includes tasting notes and a personal message (can be input in the Personal Gift Message Box at the basket stage).
***Please note this product is manufactured to fit two 75cl bottles (50cl and 37.5cl bottles can also be packaged inside this box).

Deluxe Gift box with Accessories - £14.95

Send your wine in a beautiful silk-lined gift Box with an accessories set inlaid into the lid. Includes: Corkscrew; Wine Pourer; Thermometer and Wine Stopper.

Includes tasting notes and a personal message (can be input in the Personal Gift Message Box at the basket stage).
***Please note this product is manufactured to fit a 75cl bottle (50cl and 37.5cl bottles can also be packaged inside this box).

Two Bottle Dark Mocha Leather Effect Gift Box with Silk Liner - £15.95

Create a unique gift package with our luxury Dark Mocha Leather Effect presentation box with silk liners.

Select this option for your first wine and then standard packaging for the remaining wine.

Includes tasting notes and a personal message (can be input in the Personal Gift Message Box at the basket stage).
***Please note this product is manufactured to fit two 75cl bottles (50cl and 37.5cl bottles can also be packaged inside this box).