Château Rieussec
Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
Sauternes, Graves, Bordeaux, France
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
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.
Warm brûlée notes, deep honey and intensity. Rich
Warm brûlée notes, deep honey and intensity. Rich
Apr 10th, 2023
Vintage 2001 | Monumental! Paired with Tarte Tatin | paired with Tarte Tatin
Vintage 2001 | Monumental! Paired with Tarte Tatin | paired with Tarte Tatin
Jan 28th, 2022Vintage 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
Like standing in an apricot orchard during harvest. Pure ripe apricot, pear blossom, cotton candy, bitter almond, peach liquer. Satiny texture floats over the tongue and mouth. So bright. Serious acid makes this weightless and beautiful.
Like standing in an apricot orchard during harvest. Pure ripe apricot, pear blossom, cotton candy, bitter almond, peach liquer. Satiny texture floats over the tongue and mouth. So bright. Serious acid makes this weightless and beautiful.
Dec 25th, 2020
A few days later...and the remains of the Sauternes was still liquid gold. Love how this wine holds on and keeps on delivering.
A few days later...and the remains of the Sauternes was still liquid gold. Love how this wine holds on and keeps on delivering.
Dec 22nd, 2019A double 100. Delivered on the scores and the notoriety. Served with pumpkin soufflé and was magical combination. Almost syrup like in viscosity. Honey. Tangerine. Chestnuts.
A double 100. Delivered on the scores and the notoriety. Served with pumpkin soufflé and was magical combination. Almost syrup like in viscosity. Honey. Tangerine. Chestnuts.
Nov 2nd, 2019Another killer Wednesday Wine Committee lineup. As always, 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine. All tasted blind.
Hard to not guess this as Sauternes! Everything about this was in perfect harmony. In fact, it probably merits a higher score than I gave it. Oozes fresh honey over ripe guava, white peach and orange blossoms. Big and powerful. Honey roasted cashews, honeycomb and graham cracker on the finish. Delightful.
Another killer Wednesday Wine Committee lineup. As always, 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine. All tasted blind.
Hard to not guess this as Sauternes! Everything about this was in perfect harmony. In fact, it probably merits a higher score than I gave it. Oozes fresh honey over ripe guava, white peach and orange blossoms. Big and powerful. Honey roasted cashews, honeycomb and graham cracker on the finish. Delightful.