Château Rieussec, 1er Cru Classé, Sauternes
    Château Rieussec

    Château Rieussec, 1er Cru Classé, Sauternes, 2010

    96/100
    Vinous
    Available Vintages
    Broking
    1. 2010

      6x75cl

      DP

      £208.33

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    Rieussec is undoubtedly one of the great names in Sauternes and their 2010 doesn’t disappoint. Under the stewardship of Charles Chevalier (he who runs Chateau Lafite) great strides have been made in quality with the estate now justly considered one of the finest in the appellation. To many it is second only to Yquem. A blend of 85% Semillon, 12% Sauvignon Blanc and 3% Muscadelle, the 2010 is characteristically rich and opulent with an intensely spiced, deep botrytis nose, waves of apricot, honey and pineapple, leading to spiced caramel, acacia honey and droplets of grapefruit. The beautiful seam of acidity running through it serves to elevate and refine the whole package.

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    Critic Reviews

    96/100
    Neal Martin,
    Vinous
    The 2010 Rieussec is slightly more backwards on the nose. It is very focused with almond, saffron, orange pith and dried honey aromas that gain intensity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with a harmonious entry. Impressive depth with lovely vanillary new oak, it is long and pure towards the finish. A Sauternes with pedigree. Superb. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 10-Year On Bordeaux horizontal.
    drinking window 2023 - 2045
    date of review 04/2020

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    Specifications

    Country:
    France
    Region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    Sauternes
    abv:
    13.5%

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