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Rieussec 2011
Sauternes/Barsac, First Growth Sauternes
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The 2011 Rieussec has a lifted, at the moment quite oaky, bouquet with scents of honey, almond and pineapple. Hopefully it will develop more definition by the time of bottling. The palate is medium-bodied with tropical fruit and mandarin on the entry and a satisfying viscous core of honeyed fruit. It seems a little disjointed towards the finish, although I am sure it will become more cohesive by the time of bottling. For me, it just seems a little predictable. Drink 2015-2028+. Score: 91 - 93 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2015-2028+ 27 April 2012 |
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Mid gold, linseed and grapefruit mixed and a fine line of orange through the middle. Rich, golden and almost syrupy on the palate. A little sour and oily on the finish and so rich the acidity is hard to spot except that the whole is in balance. Spicy aftertaste and very long. (JH) Score: 17 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2019-2032 23 April 2012 |
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Departing from its usual unctuous style, this vintage displays great purity and lifted, elegant flavours. Great concentration of flavours and amazing complexity. Exotic fruits and floral notes are typical of Rieussec. A precise, detailed wine with a long finish. Score: 18 - 19 Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2021-2047 16 April 2012 |
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A very ripe, juicy, spicy style, with bold apricot, tangerine, toasted almond and papaya notes. Shows lots of power, with the length to match. A winner in the making. Score: 93 - 96 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 09 April 2012 |
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This is a fabulous Sauternes with dried peaches, pineapples and mango. Apricots and hints of spices. Even jam. Full-bodied, medium sweet with intense and powerful palate. This wine has 147 grams of residual sugar. So balanced and long. We will see what is better -- Rieussec or Yquem? Score: 96 - 97 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 01 April 2012 |
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