Classification | Cru Classe |
Type | Sweet |
Brand | Chateau Rieussec |
Vintage | 2007 |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux, Sauternes |
Volume | 0,75 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
Drinkable | -2020 |
Stock | 0 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
This has a very primal nose, the oak exposed at the moment although there is obviously a great deal of fruit concentration underneath. The palate is well balanced, a little oaky on the entry, dried honey, lemon curd, apricot and orange peel towards the linear finish. Tightly coiled Sauternes, quite modern in style, this should develop over 8-10 years in the bottle before really opening up and one hopes, evolve a little more “personality”. Drink 2011-2025.
Balanced and very spicy, with almond paste and apricot. Full-bodied, medium sweet, with a long, fruity, tangy finish. Layered and stylish.
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.