2010 Rieussec (Sauternes)

Origin
Fargues, Barsac & Sauternes, Bordeaux FRANCE
Colour
white
Wine Style
sweet
Dominant Grape
Semillon
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
drink or keep
Bottle Size
37.5cl
Case Quantity
12
Alcohol
14%
Wine Score
96 points, Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, April 2014
88 points, Jean-Marc Quarin, Quarin.com, April 2011

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Media Reviews

Neal Martin

The 2010 Rieussec was missing a little intellect when I tasted it from barrel. Now in bottle it has become a contender for the finest Sauternes of the vintage. It is blessed with a pure and lifted bouquet with ripe peach, nectarine and honey, hints of shaved ginger poke their head above the surface with aeration. It is very subtle. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, perfectly judged acidity and convincing harmony. This is a sophisticated Sauternes with superb mineralite and outstanding persistency. I will confess that I pinned this as “Yquem” and was both shocked and pleased when its identity was revealed. Go buy. 96 points

Jean-Marc Quarin

It performed really well at a tasting which had been organised for me and less so at the union des grands crus. As always, I have kept the lower score. Discreet on the nose. A touch over-syrupy on the palate. 88 points.