Rieussec 2007
Rieussec 2007 is a luscious, full-bodied white from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle (Sauternes, France), in the sweet and dessert wines style. Acidity is moderate; oak influence is little. Good with blue cheese, goat cheese, asparagus, fruit dessert. Cheapest offer £50.00 at Hedonism Wines.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Château Coutet Sauternes-Barsac 2021 Château Coutet · Bordeaux | £43.90 | |||
| Climens 2010 Chateau Climens · Bordeaux | £85.00 | |||
| Climens Half 2005 Chateau Climens · Bordeaux | £50.00 | |||
| Lafaurie Peyraguey Half 1996 Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey · Bordeaux | £50.00 |
Rieussec 2007 is a full-bodied, botrytised sweet wine from the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux. Château Rieussec was granted Premier Cru Classé status in Bordeaux`s 1855 classification and has long been considered one of the greatest sweet wines in Sauternes. The 2007 vintage is a blend 87% Semillon, 8.5% Sauvignon Blanc and 4.5% Muscadelle. "The Rieussac 2007 ... has an almost Barsac-like bouquet with barley sugar joining the ginger and honeyed notes, quite powerful although I feel this is just going through a sullen patch at the moment. The palate is very pure and balanced with a wonderful seam of acidity that slices through the viscous botrytis fruit, quite spicy on the finish." Wine Advocate, 2017