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Rieussec 2008 37.50cl

1er Cru Classé | Sauternes | Bordeaux | France
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19 Rene Gabriel
Intensives Gelb mit lindengrünem Schimmer. Unglaublich traubiges Bouquet, parfümiertes Nasenbild mit frisch gepflückten Aprikosen, burgundisches Vanillin, tänzerisch in der Nase und absolut rein. Glockenklarer Gaumenbeginn, in der Säure fast Granny-Smithnoten zeigend, weisse Nektarinen, gebundene, cremige Süsse, unglaublich lang. Gabriels-Spontannotiz: «Der beste Rieussec meines Lebens!» warten (2015 - 2040)
19 Rene Gabriel
Intensives Gelb mit lindengrünem Schimmer. Unglaublich traubiges Bouquet, parfümiertes Nasenbild mit frisch gepflückten Aprikosen, burgundisches Vanillin, tänzerisch in der Nase und absolut rein. Glockenklarer Gaumenbeginn, in der Säure fast Granny-Smithnoten zeigend, weisse Nektarinen, gebundene, cremige Süsse, unglaublich lang. Gabriels-Spontannotiz: «Der beste Rieussec meines Lebens!» warten (2015 - 2040)
93 Robert Parker
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 Robert Parker
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.
92 Wine Spectator
This cuts a broad swath, with dense fig, piecrust, green almond and golden raisin notes held together by ginger cream and tarte Tatin notes. The long, creamy finish lets a coconut milk hint check in. One for the cellar. Best from 2014 through 2025.
92 Wine Spectator
This cuts a broad swath, with dense fig, piecrust, green almond and golden raisin notes held together by ginger cream and tarte Tatin notes. The long, creamy finish lets a coconut milk hint check in. One for the cellar. Best from 2014 through 2025.
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Château Rieussec
Under the same ownership as Lafite-Rothschild, the Château Rieussec vineyard is one of the largest properties in Sauternes and Barsac. The 93-hectare estate stretches from the border of Fargues and Sauternes, neighboring the vines of rival Château d’Yquem. Since 1984, Rieussec has belonged to Domaines Barons de Rothschild. They have made large investments in the cellar, as well as in the vineyards. This increase in quality-conscious procedures, including grape selection has led to smaller production numbers - here a single vine produces about a glass of wine. Fermentation is carried out in new-oak barriques, made by their very own cooper. The resulting wines are consistently powerful but classically structured, showing the opulence of Sauternes in an age-worthy Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc blend. This First Growth estate is undoubtedly a reference-point for sweet wine producers around the world.