Chateau Rieussec - Sauternes 2010 (750ml)
Price: $139.99
| Producer | Chateau Rieussec |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Sauternes |
| Varietal | Sémillon , Sauvignon Blanc , Muscadelle |
| Vintage | 2010 |
| Sku | 36847 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Chateau Rieussec Description
Bottling began at the end of March 2013. Strong color. Very floral, vivid nose, light, well-integrated woodiness. The palate is fresh, elegant and complex with a lively, slightly spicy finish, and some notes of exotic fruit. Excellent length.
Wine Enthusiast: 94-96 Points
Structured firm, very spicy, while also showing fresh pineapple acidity. Concentrated and packed with botrytis.
Wine Advocate: (90-92) Points
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. Drink 2016-2035.
Wine Spectator: 93-96 Points
A muscular version, with dacquoise and marzipan notes leading the way for creamed orange, white peach, ginger, mirabelle compote and tangerine accents that pump through the piecrust-filled finish. Has the vintage's raw oomph, as well as range and cut for balance. Best from 2018 through 2035. 6,000 cases made.
