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Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 2000

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The great sweet wines of Bordeaux, Sauternes, are among the most decadent, complex and simply enjoyable wines. Based on a blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc that has been infected with the "noble rot", Botrytis Cinerea, Sauternes are rich, honied wines bursting with notes of vanilla, coconut, dried apricots and subtle spice tones. They are usually very sweet and rich with a soft quality to them that makes them appealing in their youth yet they can age and improve for decades. The neighboring village of Barsac frequently makes wines comparable to those of Sauternes.

Winemakers Notes

2000 was a difficult year for Sauternes. The weather conditions allowed very little development of botrytis or "noble rot" that is essential for these wines. There was, therefore, very limited production, but those who managed to coax a tiny amount of nectar from their vines did very well. Rieussec was particularly successful with intense flavours of butterscotch and lemon lifted by excellent acidity. Drinking from 2008-2020.

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Rating: 5/5 - As reviewed by Decanter The nose has real botrytis concentration, with wonderfully complex fruit flavours - there are clementines, oranges and candied fruit. Great potential. This is an outstanding wine. (tasted en primeur)


 

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Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 146 on Apr-03


 

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