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Rieussec 2003
HED54374
75 cl
14%
£55.00
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Château Rieussec, Premier Cru Classé in 1855, has long been considered one of the greatest sweet wines in Sauternes. The 2003 is a blend of 91% Sémillon 6% Sauvignon Blanc and 3% Muscadelle. A powerful, concentrated and rich vintage. Expressive on the nose with fruit and spice carrying though to a smooth palate which displays a good balance between sweetness and acidity and a wonderfully long finish.
92 Vinous
Medium yellow-gold. Reticent but pure aromas of fruit salad, spices and vanilla, lifted by floral and mineral nuances. Wonderfully honeyed, fat fruit flavors are complemented by cinnamon, clove and nutmeg. The sexy oak treatment gives lift to the wine. A bit youthfully aggressive but very long on the back end, showing vanillin oak and a bit of warmth. But this one offers superb potential.Stephen Tanzer1st July 2005
87 Jancis Robinson
The 2003 Rieussec is a blend of 91% Semillon, 6% Sauvignon Blanc and 3% Muscadelle picked between 17 September and 1 October. Much deeper in color than other vintages, it has a mature, almost tropical mango and passion fruit nose that feels a little one-dimensional. The palate is medium-bodied and smooth on the entry, a little waxy in texture with nutmeg and dried honey notes on the mature, Tokaji-like finish. Given my previous remarks, I wonder if this Rieussec is in decline, especially as vintages of similar age appear to be prospering. Approach with caution. Tasted April 2016.Neal Martin31st January 2017
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