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    Chateau Rieussec 2001 . Sauternes . owc. Half-Bottle (24)... (Total: 24 Halves. )

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    White Bordeaux, Chateau Rieussec 2001 . Sauternes . owc. Half-Bottle (24)... (Total: 24 Halves. )
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    Chateau Rieussec 2001
    Sauternes
    owc
    Half-Bottle (24)

    "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. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #153, June 2004)

    "The Château Rieussec 2001 has a deep golden colour. The bouquet offers marmalade, quince jus and yellow flowers. It has fine definition, if not the killer precision of a top vintage, though the oak appears to have been assimilated since I last tasted it. There is something almost Germanic here, like a Beerenauselese! The palate is unctuous on the entry with kumquat, quince and barley sugar, almost Barsac-like in style leading to an unctuous finish that is long in the mouth..." (93 pts. Neal Martin, Wine Advocate #219, June 2015)

    "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." (100 pts. James Suckling, Wine Spectator, Sept. 2004)

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    Auction Dates
    December, 2016
    9th-10th Friday-Saturday
    Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
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