Community Tasting Note

• DoubleD1969 wrote:

  March 4, 2023 - Drank along side a 2005 Baumard QdC. Rieussec was apricots in the glass. Color was a sunset orange, a shade or two darker than the Baumard. Nose was of dried apricots, honey, and canned peaches. Palate was full of apricot jam and candies orange peel, was more viscous than the Baumard and lacking acidity to counter the sweetness. I am always hoping that Rieussec will transform into d’Yquem, but sadly, it did not. On this night, I preferred the Baumard.

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• aagrawal commented:

  3/7/23, 4:41 PM - I don't think Rieussec ever transforms into Yquem. Fargues does sometimes, especially in the first few decades. But I love aged Rieussec and it certainly is exceptional once it hits its prime (at least 2-3 decades...)

• DoubleD1969 commented:

  3/7/23, 4:55 PM - Thanks for the comment. It's almost two decades. What do you think a Rieussec in its prime will be like? I am concerned that there will never be enough acidity. I've had this wine since release, and I've so far preferred it then.

• aagrawal commented:

  3/7/23, 5:43 PM - At about 30 years it becomes less rich and the acidity is definitely more prominent. Don't expect Yquem or Climens though. It's still a richer sauternes, but it's definitely much more in balance. Closer to 30 years than 20 though, especially for 2005 which is a richer vintage to begin with. '83, '86, and '88 Rieussec are in that stage now. The '90s ('95/'96/'97/'99) are all showing a bit richer with a really nice saffron note, but not yet at that more elegant phase. Anything 2001 or younger is not yet at maturity for me. Keep in mind I think Rieussec makes this transition the latest and is always relatively richer. If you're looking for more acidity and elegance, try Climens, Coutet, or Doisy Daene.

• DoubleD1969 commented:

  3/7/23, 6:30 PM - Great to know! Thanks again.

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