The Chateau Rieussec Sauterne 2005 is a stunning example of a classic French dessert wine. With a beautiful golden hue, it immediately offers a rich and complex bouquet of aromas. Notes of honey, apricot, and orange blossom mingle with subtle hints of vanilla and oak. On the palate, this wine is luscious and full-bodied, with a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. The flavours of ripe stone fruits, candied citrus peel, and caramel are followed by a long, lingering finish. The 2005 vintage was a standout year for this renowned chateau, known for its exceptional Sauterne wines. This particular bottle is a testament to their expertise and dedication to producing top-quality wines. Enjoy a glass of Chateau Rieussec Sauterne 2005 as a decadent dessert on its own or paired with a rich blue cheese for a truly indulgent experience.
Critic Reviews
96 POINTS
Wine Spectator
Shows enticing aromas of toffee, cream, dried apricot and caramel. Full-bodied, very sweet and thick, with honey and caramel flavors. Long and rich, oozing with sweet, ripe fruit, this is like liquid candy. Best after 2016.
94 POINTS
Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast
You get both apricots and honeyed botrytis aromas that are followed through by a dry core, very full-bodied with richness, the sweetness of the yellow jam fruits, apricots and mangoes gliding over the palate. Delicious, and certainly ageworthy.
93 POINTS
James Suckling
What a balance in this wine, notes of apple pie, honey, and spiced lemons. Full-bodied and sweet, with a bright acidity and dried citrus with honey and orange marmalade. 140 grams of residual sugar, but very fresh still. Beautiful now, but wait to pull the cork in 2012.
92 POINTS
Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast
91-93 Barrel sample. Spice and light wood flavors dominate this delicious, poised wine, but it also has dense fruit, some light marmalade and a bit of sweetness, but more in the way of dry botrytis.
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Tasting Notes
The Chateau Rieussec Sauterne 2005 is a stunning example of a classic French dessert wine. With a beautiful golden hue, it immediately offers a rich and complex bouquet of aromas. Notes of honey, apricot, and orange blossom mingle with subtle hints of vanilla and oak. On the palate, this wine is luscious and full-bodied, with a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. The flavours of ripe stone fruits, candied citrus peel, and caramel are followed by a long, lingering finish. The 2005 vintage was a standout year for this renowned chateau, known for its exceptional Sauterne wines. This particular bottle is a testament to their expertise and dedication to producing top-quality wines. Enjoy a glass of Chateau Rieussec Sauterne 2005 as a decadent dessert on its own or paired with a rich blue cheese for a truly indulgent experience.