2008 Rieussec (Sauternes)
Secondary Description
Producer
Origin
Fargues, Barsac & Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE
Colour
white
Wine Style
sweet
Dominant Grape
Semillon
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
ready
Bottle size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Alcohol
13.5%
Classification
Barsac/Sauternes first growths
Score
93 points, Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, February 2012
89-92 points, James Suckling, winespectator.com
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Media Reviews
Neal Martin
Tasted single blind against its peers. The Chateau Rieussec 2008 should become an excellent Sauternes for the vintage. It has a floral bouquet with peach, tinned apricot and a touch of marmalade, all with fine delineation, and touches of lemon curd developing with aeration. The palate is mellifluous on the entry, with great depth and a luscious, vanillary note with hints of orange peel, marmalade and quince towards the long finish. Excellent. Tasted January 2012. 93 points
James Suckling
Rich and layered, with honey, caramel, botrytis spice and vanilla aromas and flavors. Long and very flavorful. 89-92 points