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White - Sweet/Dessert
1973 Château Rieussec
Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
- France
- Bordeaux
- Sauternais
- Sauternes
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Community Tasting Notes 1
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DoubleMagnum wrote: 90 points
November 3, 2023 - Deep gold in color. Some tartrates are visible. The nose has some funk, pineapple, a little botrytis, honey and elderflower. Complex palate of honey, wax, orange marmalade and a bitter finish.
Dryer and more advanced than expected for a 50 year old bottle, but still a treat.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1973
- Type White - Sweet/Dessert
- Producer Château Rieussec
- Varietal Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- SubRegion Sauternais
- Appellation Sauternes
- UPC Code 087000332652
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 5 (83%)
- Consumed 1 (17%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
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