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White - Sweet/Dessert
1999 Château Rieussec
Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
- France
- Bordeaux
- Sauternais
- Sauternes
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Community Tasting Notes 203
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lovierlist wrote: 93 points
November 23, 2023 - Still there, but more notes of poached pears, honey and figs
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liber Likes this wine: 94 points
November 1, 2023 - 11th of 12, pnp, perfect cork and level, little changed from last October's bottle, maybe tad darker with more caramel in flavours, plateau, 10+ years. F+ (18).
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chbeaumont wrote: 92 points
September 29, 2023 - Consistent to a bottle last year. Disconcertingly dark in in perfect nick. This will drink well for 5+ years.
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remyworldpeace Likes this wine: 93 points
September 22, 2023 - Brown gold colour. Almond, mature honey, marzipan nuttiness on nose. Palate marzipan, mandarin orange with touch of banana balanced by orange and lime acidity. Aged honey, oak maturity. Some brown sugar and earth on finish. Nice length to finish. Lovely aged Sauternes.
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JulianSkeels wrote: 93 points
August 24, 2023 - From a half bottle opened a month ago and capped in fridge. Very luscious with peach and rhubarb custard. Super creamy and botrytise. Much richer than expected - actually needs a clear decade in regular bottles. Zero sign of fade. Solid 93pts now but clear potential to mature and get to 95pts. It’s all about the mouthfeel and body, lacks high complexity and aromas
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By Richard Jennings
8/16/2008 (link) 93 points(Château Rieussec) Light medium orange color; tangerine creme brulee nose; tasty orange marmelade, tangerine, creme brulee palate; medium-plus finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1999
- 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 Codes 087000332652, 3258691156255, 761666000352
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 62 (2%)
- In Cellars 2,114 (60%)
- Consumed 1,329 (38%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
blue cheese, Chinese honey BBQ porkWho Likes This Wine
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