2009 Chateau Rieussec Sauternes
- 98 pts Wine Advocate98 pts RPWA
- 95 pts Wine Spectator95 pts WS
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2009 Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 750 ml
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Great length on the palate matched with lively, fresh fruit
A long period of ageing in oak barrels was needed to round off this very powerful wine. Citrus and fresh fruit aromas combine with candied apricot and green almonds on the nose. Great length on the palate matched with lively, fresh fruit, and a strong impression of honey and acacia blossom.
The start of the growing season was difficult to manage. Our technical team had to show great vigilance in order to protect the vines. Good weather finally arrived in June, followed by a drought interspersed with some light rainy spells in July, August and September. Relatively high daytime temperatures and cool nights allowed a long, slow ripening.