2014 Rieussec 375ml

95–97. Barrel Sample. Piled with richness and weight, this wine is ripe with honey flavors. The opulence is balanced by a line of acidity and brings the wine to a fine conclusion showing beautiful freshness and intensity.  — R.V.  (4/3/2015)

The aromas of botrytis are all there. Very spicy mushroom-powder and flower character. Dried-lemon undertones. Full-bodied, medium sweet, dense and flavorful with so much fruit intensity and bright acidity. Vibrant. Drink or hold.

The 2014 Rieussec is rich, creamy and ample. Orange peel, mint, apricot jam and tropical fruits grace the palate in a sensual, rich Sauternes that exudes class. Already showing slightly forward notes in its bouquet, the 2014 will enter its prime drinking window sooner than other recent vintages (the 2013 comes to mind). This is a very pretty and complete Sauternes with all of its elements in the right place.

Praline, peach and pecan notes lead the way, followed by apricot and nectarine fruit flavors. Juicy and lush, this has good depth and the vibrancy to match through the finish. Tasted non-blind.—J.M.

Intense dried mango and sweet honey notes with refreshing acidity. Layers of botrytis flavors are well balanced by acidity. Fresh and lively with good level of sugar - 125 g/L. A well-made Rieussec that will age well given its acid backbone.

Mitteldunkles Gelb, somit recht intensiv, leuchtender Rand. Sehr traubiges Bouquet, helle Sultaninen, gekochte Nektarinen, Pektinnoten, dezent leimig im Untergrund. Im Gaumen mit einer ausgeprägten Süsse, wirkt dabei aber schön saftig. Er ist jetzt schon wunderschön und hat irgendwie schon einen kommerziellen Touch in seiner Gefälligkeit. Aufgrund der Erfahrung mit früheren Jahrgängen bin ich mit dem Alterungspotential sehr vorsichtig geworden. Gefiel aber allen Degustatoren durchs Band. 18/20 2020 – 204018/20