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2005 Chateau Rieussec 375ml
2005 Chateau Rieussec 375ml
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Rieussec is one of the richest and most exotic of all Sauternes, producing particularly good wines in the late 1980s and the mid 1990s. Rieussec has been owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild since 1985 and is located at one of the highest points of Sauternes in the village of Fargues where its vineyards border those of Chateau d`Yquem.
Rieussec's 75 hectares of vineyards are planted with 89% Semillon, 8% Sauvignon Blanc and 3% Muscadelle. Yields are low and the grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks and oak casks before being matured in oak barriques (70% new) for 18-24 months. Classsfied as a 1er Cru Classe, its best vintages rival those from d`Yquem.
"Coppery. Diffuse rather toasty nose. Very very sweet but with enormous acidity too and depth. Toasty, almost burnt, a very strong expression with some depth though the sweetness is such that it easily masks everything else at this stage. 18/20." Jancis Robinson. "Butter toffee and honey show through on the nose with floral overtones and ripe melons. Rich and quite viscous on the palate with plenty of glycerol and a creamy texture. Clean and long with botrytis and a little spice to the finish. ONE OF THE WINES OF THE VINTAGE. " Farr Vintners. "Loads of spicy honey and apple character. Full-bodied, medium-sweet, with a solid core of fruit and lots of botrytis character. Very racy. 95-100/100. Wine Spectator
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