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Château Rieussec
Château Rieussec, 1er Cru Classé, Sauternes [SHC], 2001
justerini & brooks tasting note
Complex and powerful, and full of candied fruit - the aromas fill the glass. On the palate, there is a delicious grapefruit element, as well as a touch of marmalade and an uplifting acidity. Delicious.
critic reviews
93/100Neal Martin,Vinous
The 2001 Rieussec is deeper in color than its peers, though this did come from a half-bottle. The bouquet features marmalade, peach and mango scents, though I aver that it does not deliver the mineralité of other, dare I say, more successful vintages. The palate is much better, offering harmonious honeyed fruit, marmalade, orange peel, apricot and light gingerbread notes. It feels long and tender on the finish. This is a great Rieussec that is slightly compromised by the aromatics.
DRINKING WINDOW 2022 - 2045
date of review 09/2021