Château Rieussec

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend

9.31473 ratings
9.3354 pro ratings
Sauternes, Graves, Bordeaux, France
Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
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9.3

The 2010 Rieussec is similar to the previous bottle a couple of years ago. It has since opened with saffron-tinged honeyed fruit, dried honey and almond shavings. This example is more vanillary and oaky than previous ones, and that actually distracts from the terroir expression. The palate is medium-bodied; again, the new oak feels more prominent than previous bottles, prompting me to lower my score. It's utterly seductive but articulates more of the winemaking than I would like. Tasted at the Lia's Wings/book dinner at Medlar restaurant. (Neal Martin, Vinous, December 2023)

The 2010 Rieussec is similar to the previous bottle a couple of years ago. It has since opened with saffron-tinged honeyed fruit, dried honey and almond shavings. This example is more vanillary and oaky than previous ones, and that actually distracts from the terroir expression. The palate is medium-bodied; again, the new oak feels more prominent than previous bottles, prompting me to lower my score. It's utterly seductive but articulates more of the winemaking than I would like. Tasted at the Lia's Wings/book dinner at Medlar restaurant. (Neal Martin, Vinous, December 2023)

Jan 10th, 2024
Conrad Green

Honey, lemon oil, spice (cinnamon, star anise), bright acidity. Lovely balance. Great

Honey, lemon oil, spice (cinnamon, star anise), bright acidity. Lovely balance. Great

Dec 27th, 2023
Shay A
9.4

One of the bottles I provided for a co-hosting with Mark at the City Club wine group.

Always a treat to enjoy well-made 2001 vintage Sauternes. This was my first experience with Rieussec’s 2001. Deeply golden/amber in the glass. Aromatics fill the room with apricot preserves, honeyed lemons, orange marmalade, little bit of caramel. Bordering on bombastic on the palate, it stops just short of cloying. Commanding and opulent. Honeyed stone fruits, truffle honeycomb, roasted cashews. Excellent acidity. Obviously young, I’d love to revisit in 10-15yrs.

One of the bottles I provided for a co-hosting with Mark at the City Club wine group.

Always a treat to enjoy well-made 2001 vintage Sauternes. This was my first experience with Rieussec’s 2001. Deeply golden/amber in the glass. Aromatics fill the room with apricot preserves, honeyed lemons, orange marmalade, little bit of caramel. Bordering on bombastic on the palate, it stops just short of cloying. Commanding and opulent. Honeyed stone fruits, truffle honeycomb, roasted cashews. Excellent acidity. Obviously young, I’d love to revisit in 10-15yrs.

Apr 20th, 2023
Conrad Green

Warm brûlée notes, deep honey and intensity. Rich

Warm brûlée notes, deep honey and intensity. Rich

Apr 10th, 2023
Josh Morgenthau

Ambrosia, apricot nectar, smoke and game. Salty and sweet, with a mellow satsuma quality. Not too sweet, real balance.

Ambrosia, apricot nectar, smoke and game. Salty and sweet, with a mellow satsuma quality. Not too sweet, real balance.

Dec 20th, 2022
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2001 | Monumental! Paired with Tarte Tatin | paired with Tarte Tatin

Vintage 2001 | Monumental! Paired with Tarte Tatin | paired with Tarte Tatin

Jan 28th, 2022
Mike Saviage

Medium gold color. Nice heavy weight. Notes of apricot, a little brown sugar, sweet fruit compote, lots of tan spice and a little creme brulee. Great balance of fruit and structure. This was in a good spot tonight.

Medium gold color. Nice heavy weight. Notes of apricot, a little brown sugar, sweet fruit compote, lots of tan spice and a little creme brulee. Great balance of fruit and structure. This was in a good spot tonight.

Oct 31st, 2021
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2001 | honey, apricot, full bodied with nice acidity | paired with crème brûlée

Vintage 2001 | honey, apricot, full bodied with nice acidity | paired with crème brûlée

Jun 11th, 2021
Sipping Fine Wine

Blend of 83% Semillon, 12% Sauv Blanc & 5% Muscadelle, golden medium lemon color with a complex botrytis bouquet of ripe sweet stone fruits, lemongrass and sweet floral perfume spice. On the palate peach, apricot and honey flavors adding in some nutty sweet oak encompassed by complex botrytis, "noble rot" fruit. Long finish ending with sweet creamy character. Very Nice!

Blend of 83% Semillon, 12% Sauv Blanc & 5% Muscadelle, golden medium lemon color with a complex botrytis bouquet of ripe sweet stone fruits, lemongrass and sweet floral perfume spice. On the palate peach, apricot and honey flavors adding in some nutty sweet oak encompassed by complex botrytis, "noble rot" fruit. Long finish ending with sweet creamy character. Very Nice!

Feb 27th, 2021
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.6

NO acidity.

NO acidity.

Jan 10th, 2021