Chateau Rieussec Sauternes (6 Liter) 2005
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Chateau Rieussec Sauternes (6 Liter) 2005
Dessert from Sauternes and Barsac, Bordeaux, France
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
winemaker's notes:
The 2001 vintage of this wine was ranked #1 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 2004
2005 was marked by drought. Only 127 mm of rain fell during the winter, and following a month of April with some more rain (129 mm), the dry weather began again at the end of May. The summer was first very hot in June and July, then cooler in August and September, which allowed slow ripening and good balance between body and freshness.
Beautiful intense golden color. Pleasantly fresh, showing jammy notes and candied fruit (apricots, figs). Round and smooth on the palate, with candied notes and a long finish.
critical acclaim:
"Shows enticing aromas of toffee, cream, dried apricot and caramel. Full-bodied, very sweet and thick, with honey and caramel flavors. Long and rich, oozing with sweet, ripe fruit, this is like liquid candy. Best after 2016."
96 Points
Wine Spectator
"Full yellow-gold. Expressive aromas of pineapple, coconut, sweet vanillin oak and spices. Then wonderfully thick, fat and sweet, with the exotic coconut character carrying through in the mouth. Finishes saline and powerful, with palate-staining flavors of pineapple, coconut and spicy oak. Conveys a strong impression of solidity."
93 Points
International Wine Cellar
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