Chateau Rieussec 2010 Magnum 3er Holzkiste

Lobenberg: Dichtes Goldegelb, ölig in der Konsistenz. Florale Nase mit Aprikose und Zitronengras, ein Touch Bittermandel. Fast fetter Mund, Feige, Datteln, wieder Aprikose, Honig, Caramell. Dann ein toller Ansturm von frischer Säure, leicht bittere Botrytis, enorm dicht und nachdrücklich, immenser, fast wuchtiger und doch frischer Nachhall. Ein Blockbuster für ewiges Leben.

Suckling: I love the botrytis spice character to this wine with dried apricots and tropical fruits. It’s full bodied, medium sweet with a long intense finish. It’s very layered. Sweet wine of the vintage.

Parker: The 2010 Rieussec was missing a little intellect when I tasted it from barrel. Now in bottle it has become a contender for the finest Sauternes of the vintage. It is blessed with a pure and lifted bouquet with ripe peach, nectarine and honey, hints of shaved ginger poke their head above the surface with aeration. It is very subtle. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, perfectly judged acidity and convincing harmony. This is a sophisticated Sauternes with superb mineralite and outstanding persistency. I will confess that I pinned this as “Yquem” and was both shocked and pleased when its identity was revealed. Go buy. Drink 2016-2035.