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Rieussec(1988)

The vineyards, which occupy one of the highest points in Sauternes after those of Yquem which are adjacent, to the east, cover 90 hectares of the 130 hectare estate, and the terroir underfoot is typical gravel interspersed with lime. The vines, which average 25 years of age, are predominantly Semillon (90%) with 7% Sauvignon Blanc and 3% Muscadelle. Yields were always high for Sauternes at 22 hl/ha but there was always strict selection in the chai, whereas nowadays more selection takes place in the vineyard, so reported yields are lower with 15 hl/ha being typical. Once the wine reaches the winery, read more...
James Laube
Wine Spectator
91/100
July 2007
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Robert Parker
Bordeaux
11/1/1998
93/100
July 2007
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Stephen Tanzer
International Wine Cellar
Issue 79, July/August 1998
90/100
July 2007
Deep, oaky aromas of honey, coconut, vanilla and creme brulee Sweet and plump in the mouth; the flavors of coconut and tropical fruit are initially dominated by spicy oak notes. Finishes with slight heat (the alcohol is a relatively high 14.7%) but also excellent persistence of flavor. This showed more development of flavor as it opened in the glass.
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