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Bottle of Chateau Rieussec, Sauternes, 2001 - Dessert Wine - Flatiron Wines & Spirits - New York

Chateau Rieussec, Sauternes, 2001

Dessert Wine from Bordeaux, France
by Chateau Rieussec

$149.99

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This Premier Grand Cru Classé Sauternes from the Rothschild family (Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite) represents dessert wine at its apex. The 2001 vintage is legendary—a year of perfect conditions in Sauternes that produced wines of extraordinary concentration and balance. Now over two decades old, this Rieussec has developed the honeyed complexity, crystallized citrus, and subtle spice notes that only time can bestow. With decades of life still ahead, it's equally stunning with foie gras as it is with a wedge of Roquefort. A benchmark for the appellation.

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Professional Reviews

Antonio Galloni

AG 93
"The 2001 Rieussec is deeper in color than its peers, though this did come from a half-bottle. The bouquet features marmalade, peach and mango scents, though I aver that it does not deliver the mineralité of other, dare I say, more successful vintages. The palate is much better, offering harmonious honeyed fruit, marmalade, orange peel, apricot and light gingerbread notes. It feels long and tender on the finish. This is a great Rieussec that is slightly compromised by the aromatics." -Neal Martin

Wine Spectator

WS 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."

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Semillon

  • Vintage

    2001

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Sweetness

    Sweet