Buying options

Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 17/20 · Drink 2016-2035, Jancis Robinson MW, Feb 2017

Tasted blind. Deep, coppery gold. Rich and round with a savoury undertow. Exciting without being particularly sweet. Some bruised apple-skin character. (JR)

Critic scores

Critic scores
95
95/100

Average Score

97
97/100

Neal Martin

96
96/100

The Wine Advocate

More reviews and scores

97 points
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
Score 97/100 · Drink 2016-2040, Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, Jan 2017

The 2005 Rieussec is a blend of 90% Semillon, 8% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle picked between 23 September and 27 October. It has a fabulous bouquet that is mineral-rich and tensile. The palate repeats its performance from last year: focused, tense, laden with botrytis-rich fruit with a crystalline and sorbet-fresh finish that seals the deal. One of the best releases from the estate in recent years. Tasted April 2016.

94 points
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Score 94/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Aug 2013

14 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 14/20 · Drink 2013-2018, Jancis Robinson MW, Feb 2009

Sulphurous nose. On the second bottle too. Hot and aggressive. Rather sour finish. (JR)

About the producer

Ch. Rieussec 1:1
Rieussec

Ch. Rieussec is a top, Premier Cru Classé Sauternes estate that is part of the Domaines Barons de Rothschild stable, along with First Growth Ch. Lafite Rothschild.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon

Colour

White

Taste

Sweet

Alcohol ABV%

13%

Classification

Premier Cru

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