Chateau Rieussec 2001

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Sweet
Brand	Chateau Rieussec
Vintage	2001
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux, Sauternes
Volume	0,75
Condition	From Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2050
Stock	0
Volume	0,375
Condition	From Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2050
Stock	0
Volume	1,5
Condition	From Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2050
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (99)

A monumental effort, the 2001 Rieussec boasts a light to medium gold color in addition to a fabulous perfume of honeysuckle, smoky oak, caramelized tropical fruits, creme brulee, and Grand Marnier. The wine is massive and full-bodied yet neither over the top nor heavy because of good acidity. With intense botrytis as well as a 70-75-second finish, this amazing Sauternes will be its apogee between 2010-2035.

Winespectator (100)

Like lemon curd on the nose, turning to honey and caramel. Full-bodied and very sweet, with fantastic concentration of ripe and botrytized fruit, yet balanced and refined. Electric acidity. Lasts for minutes on the palate. This is absolutely mind-blowing. This is the greatest young Sauternes I have ever tasted.

Rene Gabriel (19)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.

BOW (9.25)

Yquem 2001 can be considered as one of the best Yquem ever. And therefor one of the best Sauternes ever. But have you ever compared this to the other 100 point scoring 2001 Sauternes ? Named Rieussec 2001 ? We tasted both bottles several times, to compare. And the difference is so very little. But Yquem 2001 is priced at 500 euro+.