2023 Rieussec
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Following the bouquet of flowers that greets your nose, you are treated to an array of honey-topped tropical fruits, vanilla, honeysuckle, and apricots. The bright, vibrant palate is filled with fresh, sweet, almost unctuous fruits with accents of oranges, tangerines, and spice, all backed by racy acidities. Drink from 2028-2055.
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Neal Martin, Vinous
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent
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The 2023 Rieussec is delicate and light on its feet. White flowers, apple tart, passion fruit and tropical citrus tones are nicely lifted. The 2023 is very much done in a modern style that prizes freshness and mid-weight structure over opulence. I find it quite delicate and very pretty, but also a work in progress.
A real success, the 2023 Rieussec wafts from the glass with aromas of pineapple, exotic fruits and spices, complemented by nuances of white truffle and mango. Medium- to full-bodied, dense and concentrated, it is deep and layered, built around a fleshy core of fruit and a precise, almost crystalline mid-palate, enhanced by beautifully judged gastronomic bitterness. Long and ethereal, the blend comprises 90% Sémillon and 10% Sauvignon Blanc.
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About the producer
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.