Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 1er grand cru classé 2018 Rieussec Half-bottle
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Wine details
Size
0,375lt
Availability
5
Vintage
2004
Producer
Chateau Rieussec
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
About this wine
ieussec is one of the most famous names of Sauternes and is under the same ownership and management as Chateau Lafite. The vineyard is mainly planted with Semillon and a smaller proportion of Sauvignon Blanc.
wa
93
ws
91
vn
93
The 2018 Rieussec does come across a little oaky on the nose, although that is always the case here. Underneath lies plenty of honeyed fruit and touches of lemon curd, almond and apricot. The palate is well balanced, offering very pure honeyed fruit laced with vanilla, almond and hints of nougat, and more apricot and peach toward the finish. This will be a very seductive Rieussec, but afford it 4–5 years to fully assimilate the oak. - Neal Martin