2022 "R" de Rieussec
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Tasting notes
Saffran, lemongrass, white pepper spice, citrus, flaky pastry, bitter almond sign off, an enjoyable white wine that is full of structure and personality, if soft through the finish. Mathieu Crosnier estate director from this vintage.
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Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
Jancis Robinson MW
More reviews and scores
Diam 10 closure. Burgundy bottle. Tasted blind. Light nose. Reasonably intense ‘green’ fruit but still youthful. A little pinched on the end. (JR)
Sharp and tangy, bright, energetic and so lively in the mouth. Keeps a sense of calm and seriousness, the brightness softens quite quickly with more of a cool, creamy, salty touch at the end and some flinty minerality on the finish. I love the initial brightness and intensity of apple, lemon, peach and apricot fruit before it narrows into a long finish.
The 2022 R de Rieussec has a bright and precise bouquet with green apple, white flower and a welcome sense of freshness. The palate is well balanced with good weight, fine acidity and lightly spiced, though it just lacks a bit of persistence and fades a little on the finish. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting in London.
About the producer
Ch. Rieussec is a top, Premier Cru Classé Sauternes estate that is part of the Domaines Barons de Rothschild stable, along with First Growth Ch. Lafite Rothschild.