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Rieussec 2016
HED64476
75 cl
13.5%
£75.00
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Château Rieussec, Premier Cru Classé in 1855, has long been considered one of the greatest sweet wines in Sauternes. The 2016 is composed of 83% Sémillon, 12% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Muscadelle. Fresh and powerful on the nose with citrus character such as mandarin peel, together with gently toasted aromas. Smooth and full on the palate, leading to a long and complex finish with notes of dried apricots, caramel and bitter orange.
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The 2018 Rieussec has plenty of botrytis on the nose, along with scents of honey, white peach, saffron, lanolin and walnut that gain intensity with aeration. The very well balanced palate presents a viscous opening and a fine bead of acidity. Generous and poised, with hints of marzipan and Turkish Delight decorating the finish. Excellent. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. Neal Martin1st August 2020
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