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1988 Rieussec Bordeaux Blend - France - Bordeaux - Sauternes - White - Sauternes-Barsac Premier Cru Classe

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France - Bordeaux - Sauternes

White Bordeaux Blend - Sauternes-Barsac Premier Cru Classe
Producer Notes

Chateau Rieussec is one of the few producers of Sauternes who approaches Chateau d'Yquem in terms of quality and consistency. The vineyards of the two chateaux are actually located alongside one another in the communes of Sauternes and Barsac. Chateau Rieussec is one of 11 Premier Cru properties designated in the 1855 classification, and was originally owned by Carmelite monks pre-dating the... More »

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94
IWC 90
RP 93
WS 91
Drink Dates
RP: 1994-2024 WS: 1995-1998
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IWC 90
Source International Wine Cellar
Issue Issue 79

Deep, oaky aromas of honey, coconut, vanilla and creme brulee Sweet and plump in the mouth; the flavors of coconut and tropical fruit are initially dominated by spicy oak notes. Finishes with slight heat (the alcohol is a relatively high 14.7%) but also excellent persistence of flavor. This showed more development of flavor as it opened in the glass.

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RP 93
Source Bordeaux Book(1998)
Issue B1
Drink Dates 1994-2024

The 1988 remains a very backward wine. Full-bodied and powerful, extremely rich and dense, it may be the least evolved 1988. The nose offers enticing coconut, orange, vanilla, and honeyed scents. The flavors are highly extracted. The wine's acidity and youthfulness suggest this wine needs another 5-10 years of cellaring. It should keep for 30 years. Last tasted 11/94

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WS 91
Source Wine Spectator
Drink Dates 1995-1998

Splendid, elegant, intensely spicy botrytis fruit character, rich and fat, kept in balance by an undertow of lemon-laced acidity. 6,000 cases made.

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Community Tasting Notes average score of 94 points based upon 3 reviews

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Pierre T184 92
Author Pierre T184
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 95.531%
Tasted On 03/14/2013
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Author raphaelmatias
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 76.471%
Tasted On 11/22/2011

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Author Paulstash
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 72.727%
Tasted On 01/09/2010

Only Y'Quem produces a comparable sauterne. Melon and citrus nose, caramel, grapefruit, and honey notes. Long persistent finish with a slightly bitter butterscotch climax.

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