Region / Appellation: Sauternes
Producer: Chateau Rieussec
Grape Variety:95% Sémillon, 3% Muscadelle, 2% Sauvignon Blanc
Type: Dessert
Size: 750ml
Alcohol Content: 14%
95 Points Robert Parker The Wine Advocate
95 Points Wine Enthusiast
95 Points Stephen Tanzer
94 Points Wine Cellar Insider (Jeff Leve)
94 Points Jeannie Cho Lee
92 Points Tim Atkin
18 (out of 20) Points Vinum Wine Magazine
17 (out of 20) Points Bettane et Desseauve
17 (out of 20) Points Gault & Millau
2 Stars Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2011
Tasting Note:
Beautiful, already intense, golden colour. The nose presents a delicate woodiness followed by notes of honeysuckle and acacia flowers. The palate rapidly becomes full-bodied and generous, mingling notes of residual sugar and freshness. The fruit is discreet but the balance is perfect. The finish is long and lingering, accompanied by a hint of bitterness, that helps to enliven the flavours.
About Château Rieussec:
Château Rieussec has been a leading wine in Sauternes for several generations. Ranked as a Premier Grand Cru in 1855, it is made with a subtle blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle.