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Rieussec, Bordeaux, Sauternes, France, AOC, 1er Cru Classe, 2003

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Rieussec, Bordeaux, Sauternes, France, AOC, 1er Cru Classe
Rieussec, Bordeaux, Sauternes, France, AOC, 1er Cru Classe
Rieussec, Bordeaux, Sauternes, France, AOC, 1er Cru Classe
Rieussec, Bordeaux, Sauternes, France, AOC, 1er Cru Classe
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Score: 94/97 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (158), April 2005
It is against my better judgment to taste the sweet wines of Barsac and Sauternes at such an early age, as I find they typically require at least 12 months to reveal the definition/delineation so essential in these creamy, creme brulee, and honeysuckle-flavored offerings. Nevertheless, because this vintage is so highly regarded, I tasted through most of the top estates. The 2003s appear to be somewhat in the style of the 1990s, with high levels of residual sugar (higher than 2001 for the most part) as well as botrytis, low acidity, and fat, full-bodied personalities. This region’s harvest began extremely early (early September), and was completely finished within three weeks. It does not appear that the nobleness and racy richness of the 2001 vintage will be found in the 2003s, but readers who like the big, flamboyant, over the top style of the 1990s will enjoy the 2003s even more than I did.

Score: 93/96 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (152), April 2004
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. Drink now-2024.

Score: 91 Neal Martin, RobertParker.com (207), June 2013
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. Best after 2010.

Score: 95 James Suckling, WineSpectator.com, December 2006
This is a bodybuilder of a wine. Massive. Full-bodied, very sweet, yet you don't feel it. It seems almost tannic, but there is great sweetness and power. Ginger and honey. Fantastic wine.

Score: 95/100 James Suckling, Wine Spectator (April 04), April 2004
Some honey tinge. Very intense slight brulée character on the nose. Very, very sweet – one slightly seeks a bit more acid. Still quite simple – barley sugar at the moment. I’d like a little more acid and complexity - but this will surely outlive the reds!

Score: 17 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, March 2008
Deep honey. So deep it almost has no nose. Definite oak on the nose. Lots of syrupy sweetness but a bit of hole in the mid palate. Some charred flavours. Toast. Not fine, though certainly impressive. Very very sweet but still a baby. Aggressively raw and sweet. Slightly hot finish. Not for fans of subtlety.
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233782

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Rieussec, Bordeaux, Sauternes, France, AOC, 1er Cru Classe

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1 bottles, 75cl each

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White

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Still

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France, Bordeaux, Sauternes

Classification:

1er Cru Classe

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Into Neck (IN)

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Score: 94/97 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (158), April 2005
It is against my better judgment to taste the sweet wines of Barsac and Sauternes at such an early age, as I find they typically require at least 12 months to reveal the definition/delineation so essential in these creamy, creme brulee, and honeysuckle-flavored offerings. Nevertheless, because this vintage is so highly regarded, I tasted through most of the top estates. The 2003s appear to be somewhat in the style of the 1990s, with high levels of residual sugar (higher than 2001 for the most part) as well as botrytis, low acidity, and fat, full-bodied personalities. This region’s harvest began extremely early (early September), and was completely finished within three weeks. It does not appear that the nobleness and racy richness of the 2001 vintage will be found in the 2003s, but readers who like the big, flamboyant, over the top style of the 1990s will enjoy the 2003s even more than I did.

Score: 93/96 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (152), April 2004
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. Drink now-2024.

Score: 91 Neal Martin, RobertParker.com (207), June 2013
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. Best after 2010.

Score: 95 James Suckling, WineSpectator.com, December 2006
This is a bodybuilder of a wine. Massive. Full-bodied, very sweet, yet you don't feel it. It seems almost tannic, but there is great sweetness and power. Ginger and honey. Fantastic wine.

Score: 95/100 James Suckling, Wine Spectator (April 04), April 2004
Some honey tinge. Very intense slight brulée character on the nose. Very, very sweet – one slightly seeks a bit more acid. Still quite simple – barley sugar at the moment. I’d like a little more acid and complexity - but this will surely outlive the reds!

Score: 17 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, March 2008
Deep honey. So deep it almost has no nose. Definite oak on the nose. Lots of syrupy sweetness but a bit of hole in the mid palate. Some charred flavours. Toast. Not fine, though certainly impressive. Very very sweet but still a baby. Aggressively raw and sweet. Slightly hot finish. Not for fans of subtlety.
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Item Details

Item ID:

233782

Name:

Rieussec, Bordeaux, Sauternes, France, AOC, 1er Cru Classe

Producer:

Quantity / Size:

1 bottles, 75cl each

Bottle Format:

Bottle

Duty Status:

Duty Paid

Wine Packaging

None

Wine Colour:

White

Wine Type:

Still

Country / Region:

France, Bordeaux, Sauternes

Classification:

1er Cru Classe

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Into Neck (IN)

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