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Château Rieussec Sauternes

The 2011 Château Rieussec Sauternes has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine experts Stephen Brook, Margaret Rand and Michael Schuster on Château Rieussec Sauternes - an internationally acclaimed sweet white from Bordeaux.
Château Rieussec Sauternes
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Wine Name
Château Rieussec Sauternes

Wine Producer
Château Rieussec

Score
92

Wine Style
White - Sweet

Grape Type
Sémillon
Sauvignon Blanc
Muscat

Country
France

Vintage
2001

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Stephen Brook: Full gold. Peaches and oranges on the nose; heady botrytis. Sweet and supple, with good acidity and ample lift on the palate. Quite peppery, with some candied orange-peel flavors. It may lack a little persistence, but it’s attractive and balanced, while at the same time being fairly simple and obvious. Medium length. 15.5

Margaret Rand: Concentrated roasted fruit, a real gravestones (sun on granite) botrytis flavor—very pure, intense. Will last for years. Classic stuff. Very rich but balanced; mineral, with great finesse balancing the weight and concentration. 19

Michael Schuster: Mature orange-gold; wet wool, honey, citrus-zest maturity to smell; very nicely balanced, concentrated middleweight, with a lively balancing acidity; intensely sweet, refined flavor; long and complex; both unctuous and fresh at once; a faintly raisiny/marmalade maturity. Great scope here, and fine length, too. Lovely wine. Drink now and for decades to come. 18.5

Details

Wine expert Stephen Brook
Margaret Rand
Michael Schuster
Tastings year 2011
Region Bordeaux
AppellationAOC
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