Château Rieussec
Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
Sauternes, Graves, Bordeaux, France
Initially reticent and needing 30 minutes of air to fully express itself aromatically, the 2006 Chateau Rieussec opens with a lighter bouquet of butterscotch, buttered popcorn, mango and ginger undertones. The palate shows really good freshness and intensity with a good sense of minerality. Pineapple creme brulee, poached pear, bananas foster and nutmeg flavors complete this beautiful wine. The exceedingly long, finish lingers and rounds out this complete wine. What this doesn’t possess on the nose, exceeds expectations on the palate and finish, as this elegant wine is one of the great wines of this vintage. Enjoy this wonderful wine over the next two decades. Drink 2019-2035- 94
Initially reticent and needing 30 minutes of air to fully express itself aromatically, the 2006 Chateau Rieussec opens with a lighter bouquet of butterscotch, buttered popcorn, mango and ginger undertones. The palate shows really good freshness and intensity with a good sense of minerality. Pineapple creme brulee, poached pear, bananas foster and nutmeg flavors complete this beautiful wine. The exceedingly long, finish lingers and rounds out this complete wine. What this doesn’t possess on the nose, exceeds expectations on the palate and finish, as this elegant wine is one of the great wines of this vintage. Enjoy this wonderful wine over the next two decades. Drink 2019-2035- 94
Apr 12th, 2019Initially reticent and needing 30 minutes of air to fully express itself aromatically, the 2006 Chateau Rieussec opens with a lighter bouquet of butterscotch, buttered popcorn, mango and ginger undertones. The palate shows really good freshness and intensity with a good sense of minerality. Pineapple creme brulee, poached pear, bananas foster and nutmeg flavors complete this beautiful wine. The exceedingly long, finish lingers and rounds out this complete wine. What this doesn’t possess on the nose, exceeds expectations on the palate and finish, as this elegant wine is one of the great wines of this vintage. Enjoy this wonderful wine over the next two decades. Drink 2020-2035- 94
Initially reticent and needing 30 minutes of air to fully express itself aromatically, the 2006 Chateau Rieussec opens with a lighter bouquet of butterscotch, buttered popcorn, mango and ginger undertones. The palate shows really good freshness and intensity with a good sense of minerality. Pineapple creme brulee, poached pear, bananas foster and nutmeg flavors complete this beautiful wine. The exceedingly long, finish lingers and rounds out this complete wine. What this doesn’t possess on the nose, exceeds expectations on the palate and finish, as this elegant wine is one of the great wines of this vintage. Enjoy this wonderful wine over the next two decades. Drink 2020-2035- 94
1 person found it helpfulMay 2nd, 2020Ending the big day with a little bit o love.
Ending the big day with a little bit o love.
Nov 29th, 2013
Caramel, honey, sweet fruits, bit of acid to make it a very nice sauterne
Caramel, honey, sweet fruits, bit of acid to make it a very nice sauterne
Oct 25th, 2017
A good rep of the rich, full bodied golden treasure for Bordeaux justifying why the top wine in 1855 was a Sauternes!
A good rep of the rich, full bodied golden treasure for Bordeaux justifying why the top wine in 1855 was a Sauternes!
Jul 3rd, 2017
Sensational. Perfect balance. Nutty almond, ripe apricots. Good acid and beautiful finish.
Sensational. Perfect balance. Nutty almond, ripe apricots. Good acid and beautiful finish.
Jan 15th, 2017
A little soapy, but otherwise very nice.
A little soapy, but otherwise very nice.
Jun 7th, 2015Something a little amiss here. VA and alcohol on the nose. A bit astringent and out of sorts.
Something a little amiss here. VA and alcohol on the nose. A bit astringent and out of sorts.
Nov 17th, 2014