Château Rieussec, Sauternes 2001 | 750 ml.

Item #: 39838

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SP100 RP99

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Wine Grapes

Primary Grape: Sémillon | All Grapes: Sémillon

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AWARDS & ACCOLADES

2004 Wine Spectator Top 100 Selection | #1

Wine Spectator Top 100 selection - 2004 | #1

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Critical Acclaim

SP100 Wine Spectator Sep 15, 2004

"Like lemon curd on the nose, turning to honey and caramel. Full-bodied and very sweet, with fantastic concentration of ripe and botrytized fruit, yet balanced and refined. Electric acidity. Lasts for minutes on the palate. This is absolutely mind-blowing. This is the greatest young Sauternes I have ever tasted. Best after 2010. 12,500 cases made." (100 pts.)

RP99 Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate 29th Jun 2004

"A monumental effort, the 2001 Rieussec boasts a light to medium gold color in addition to a fabulous perfume of honeysuckle, smoky oak, caramelized tropical fruits, creme brulee, and Grand Marnier. The wine is massive and full-bodied yet neither over the top nor heavy because of good acidity. With intense botrytis as well as a 70–75-second finish, this amazing Sauternes will be its apogee between 2010–2035." (99 pts.)

Bordeaux

Bordeaux is known the world over for its exceptional wines, particularly red blends made with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, among others. These Cabernets aren't typically the full-bodied Cabs you get from California, but rather medium-bodied wines that emanate elegance and sophistication.

You'll also find some refreshing Bordeaux whites and, of course, Bordeaux's famous dessert wine, Sauternes.

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France

The French did not invent winemaking. They simply perfected it. For centuries, France has been producing wines that inspire poetry, awe, and wonder; wines that blur the lines between nature, craftsmanship, cuisine and art. These are the wines that inspired cultures around the globe to follow in France’s footsteps, planting Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Grenache, Merlot, Semillon and more.

Yet as often as they are emulated, the magic of their terroirs can never be duplicated. You may taste Cabernet from around the world, but perhaps none as elegant and regal as Bordeaux. You may try Pinot Noir or Chardonnay from various climates, but none with the earth-bound soul and ethereal reach of Burgundy.

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More Information
SKU39838
Product TypeWine
Alternate NameChâteau Rieussec, Sauternes
CountryFrance
RegionBordeaux
DistrictSouthern Bordeaux
Product Location - Location-AppellationSauternes
Package Size750 ml.
BrandChâteau Rieussec
Bottles per Case12
Spirit/Port Stylenone
Vintage2001
Bin Location2
Can it be ShippedYes
Awards and AccoladesWine Spectator Top 100
Awards Description1
Wine Spectator Top 100 Ranking1
Wine Spectator Top 100 Year2004
Premier PickNo
Spec. Designationnone
Organic Descriptionnone
Grape(s)Sémillon
Primary GrapeSémillon
Dollar Sale (Y/N)No
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