CHÂTEAU RIEUSSEC 1er Cru Classé Sauternes 2003 bottle

CHÂTEAU RIEUSSEC 1er Cru Classé Sauternes 2003

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Vintage2003
StyleDessert & sweet
GrapeSémillon, Sauv Blanc, Muscadelle
ABV14%

About this wine

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.

Critic scores

94/100Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
91/100Neal Martin, www.vinous.com

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Lea & Sandeman — Grower imports, Burgundy & Italy

Independent London wine merchant (est. 1988) with four shops, importing directly from growers across France and Italy.

Checked 18 Jul 2026

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