CHÂTEAU RIEUSSEC 1er Cru Classé Sauternes 2003 vs Clemens Busch, Marienburg Fahrlay Beerenauslese Riesling, - Half 2018

Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. CHÂTEAU RIEUSSEC 1er Cru Classé Sauternes 2003 currently starts £15.75 lower.

AvailabilityIn stockIn stock
Best current price£59.95£75.70
Current stockists1 merchant1 merchant
ProducerClemens Busch
StyleDessert & sweetDessert & sweet
GrapeSémillon, Sauv Blanc, MuscadelleRiesling
ABV14%
SweetnessSweet
Size750ml375ml
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CHÂTEAU RIEUSSEC 1er Cru Classé Sauternes 2003

Ex-chateau bottle tasted blind in Sauternes. The Rieussec ‘03 has a strong Barsac like aromas – marmalade, quince, vanilla and coconut aromas that unfold nicely in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with a ripe candied, orange peel and dried mango entry. The oak, always a little more prominent at this address, is nicely integrated and the acidity well-judged, although it does not fan out as I was hoping it would on the finish. This is a fine Rieussec, albeit not in the same class as other vintages. Drink now-2024. Tasted April 2013.

Clemens Busch, Marienburg Fahrlay Beerenauslese Riesling, - Half 2018

Clemens and his wife Rita are the charming and humble couple behind Clemens Busch, a winery that has gained a cult following over the past three decades for their laser-sharp, richly textured, terroir-defined wines. Among the first German winemakers to embrace organic farming in 1984, their estate fully transitioned to biodynamic production in 2005. They are members of the prestigious VDP organisation of the top producers in Germany.

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