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The wine
- Colour
- Dolce
- Alcohol
- 13.5% vol
Critics' scores
- Wine Spectator 92-94
Fruity, with lemon, apricot and lilac on the nose. Full-bodied, with a lovely intensity and bright acidity. Long and elegant. The palate builds on the finish. Not the 2001 (Wine of the Year), but very good indeed. Score range: 92-94 JS
- René Gabriel 18
05: Mittleres Gelb mit grünlichem Schimmer. Vielschichtiges, mineralisches Bouquet mit mittlerem Süssedruck, feiner Duft mit gekochten Aprikosen, elegant im Ansatz. Im Gaumen zeigt der Wein mehr Fülle als in der Nase, tänzerische Balance, heller Honig, gekochte Reineclauden und helle Dörraprikosen, vanilliges Finale mit einer feinherben Würznote die im Extrakt zurück bleibt. Nicht zu unterschätzen. 06: Ein sehr feiner, leicht nerviger Wein, der viel Extrakt aufweist, zeigt durch seine Frische mehr Barsac- als Sauternes-Afinität. trinken (2007 - 2030)
The producer: 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.