The 2015 Rieussec is gorgeous. Scents of apricot jam, honey, mint and wild flowers lift from the glass. Delicate and gracious, with terrific freshness, the wine is all polish. Reflecting both the style of the year and the desire to make a slightly lighter Sauternes, the 2015 is rendered in a style the emphasizes finesse over power. The blend is 86% Sémillon and 14% Sauvignon Blanc.
A blend of 86% Sémillon and 14% Sauvignon Blanc, the 2015 Rieussec reveals a bright, pale straw-gold color and is a little closed at this youthful stage, yet it offers wonderful purity and depth, featuring notes of lemon marmalade, orange blossoms, beeswax and acacia honey with hints of preserved kumquats and peach compote. Very elegant and fine in the medium to full-bodied mouth, it features a racy backbone cutting through the earthy and citrus layers, finishing long and spicy. Drink 2021-2041
96+ points Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW robertparker.com
Product/Service Sold Out | No |
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En Primeur | No |
New Arrivals | No |
Wine Type | Stickies/Sweet Wines |
Wine Style | Traditional |
Country | France |
Region | Sauternes |
Varietals | Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon |
Vintage | 2015 |
Bottle Size | 375ml |
Wine Points | 97-98 |