Classification | Cru Classe |
Type | Sweet |
Brand | Chateau Guiraud |
Vintage | 2003 |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux, Sauternes |
Volume | 0,75 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
Drinkable | -2028 |
Stock | 0 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
Ex-chateau bottle tasted blind in Sauternes. The Rieussec ‘03 has a strong Barsac like aromas – marmalade, quince, vanilla and coconut aromas that unfold nicely in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with a ripe candied, orange peel and dried mango entry. The oak, always a little more prominent at this address, is nicely integrated and the acidity well-judged, although it does not fan out as I was hoping it would on the finish. This is a fine Rieussec, albeit not in the same class as other vintages.
Big, rich and juicy. Voluptuous, with aromas of caramel, apple and light tropical fruit. Full-bodied, round and very sweet, with loads of ripe fruit and a long butterscotch and piecrust aftertaste. Viscous texture. Hard not to drink it now. A wonderful sticky.
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.