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Bottle of Chateau Rieussec, Sauternes, 2003 (375ml) - Dessert Wine - Flatiron Wines & Spirits - New York

Chateau Rieussec, Sauternes, 2003 (375ml)

Dessert Wine from Bordeaux, France
by Chateau Rieussec

$49.99

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The 2003 vintage was the hottest June since 1896, concentrating botrytis-affected grapes into something voluptuous and serious. This Premier Grand Cru Classé half-bottle captures that extreme moment: caramel, apple, and tropical fruit in a full-bodied package. Ninety-one percent Sémillon from the highest elevation in the appellation (78 meters), owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) since 1984. At 375ml, it's sized for shared discovery rather than obligation. Sauternes that's indulgent without being cloying, sweet without being simple.

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Professional Reviews

Antonio Galloni

AG 93
"Medium yellow-gold. Reticent but pure aromas of fruit salad, spices and vanilla, lifted by floral and mineral nuances. Wonderfully honeyed, fat fruit flavors are complemented by cinnamon, clove and nutmeg. The sexy oak treatment gives lift to the wine. A bit youthfully aggressive but very long on the back end, showing vanillin oak and a bit of warmth. But this one offers superb potential." -Stephen Tanzer

Robert Parker

RP 87
"The 2003 Rieussec is a blend of 91% Semillon, 6% Sauvignon Blanc and 3% Muscadelle picked between 17 September and 1 October. Much deeper in color than other vintages, it has a mature, almost tropical mango and passion fruit nose that feels a little one-dimensional. The palate is medium-bodied and smooth on the entry, a little waxy in texture with nutmeg and dried honey notes on the mature, Tokaji-like finish. Given my previous remarks, I wonder if this Rieussec is in decline, especially as vintages of similar age appear to be prospering. Approach with caution." -Neal Martin

Wine Spectator

WS 95
"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."

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Semillon

  • Vintage

    2003

  • Size

    375ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Sweetness

    Sweet