Rieussec other_regions (92-95)/2021+

(92-95)/2021+

sensual and powerful to the core

But it will get there

whereas the 2012 vintage is able to hide some of its ripeness within the general fleshiness and succulence of the fruit

This cru site is composed of sedimentary layers of sandy

Rieussec other_regions (92-95)/2021+The 2008 Rieussec is a blend of 86% Semillon, 12% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle picked from 29 September until 14 November over four or five pickings. The nose seemed to have closed down since I last encountered it in 2012, quite earthy and resinous, lacking some spark. The palate is much better with sour lemon and quince on the entry, a touch of patisserie, strangely making me think of Danish pastry towards the well defined finish. This 2008 is a