Rieussec Sauternes 2015 375ml

99 points James Suckling: "OMG. This is amazing. This is the new 2001. Incredible purity of botrytis and ripeness. Full-on. So driven and precise. Full-bodied, very sweet and electrified. Pineapple jam and mangoes — endless tropical fruits. This ends very clean and is almost tannic on the finish. A truly great Sauternes. Energy. Drink or hold. (1/22/18)"

97 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2015 Rieussec is gorgeous. Scents of apricot jam, honey, mint and wild flowers lift from the glass. Delicate and gracious, with terrific freshness, the wine is all polish. Reflecting both the style of the year and the desire to make a slightly lighter Sauternes, the 2015 is rendered in a style the emphasizes finesse over power. The blend is 86% Sémillon and 14% Sauvignon Blanc. Drink: 2022-2045. (Feb 2018)"

96+ points Neal Martin (Wine Advocate): "A blend of 86% Sémillon and 14% Sauvignon Blanc, the 2015 Rieussec reveals a bright, pale straw-gold color and is a little closed at this youthful stage, yet it offers wonderful purity and depth, featuring notes of lemon marmalade, orange blossoms, beeswax and acacia honey with hints of preserved kumquats and peach compote. Very elegant and fine in the medium to full-bodied mouth, it features a racy backbone cutting through the earthy and citrus layers, finishing long and spicy. Drink: 2021-2041. (Feb 2018)"

96 points/'Cellar Selection,' Wine Enthusiast: "Spice, honey and botrytis are the dominant characters of this full wine. The acidity comes later, with hints of citrus and lemon curd. It is still young and developing, but has excellent potential. Drink from 2022. Alcohol 14%. (Sep 2018)"

95 points Peter Moser (Falstaff): "Medium golden yellow, silver reflections. Fine wood spice, delicate aromas of caramel and ripe yellow tropical fruit, hints of guava and physalis, and a touch of honey - altogether an inviting bouquet. Powerful, round and juicy, nuances of coconut, caramel and ripe tinned pineapple. Elegant and persistent, it is built for a long life and should be allowed to mature undisturbed for ten years. Presents transformed, in a new elegant style. (3/14/19)"

94 points Wine Spectator: "Intense, with warm peach cobbler, toasted coconut, orange curd and apricot aromas and flavors. Honeyed feel through the finish, but with a racy streak of bitter almond too. Drink now through 2040. (3/31/18)"

94 points Stephen Brook (Decanter): "Lavish apricot aromas on a nose that’s quite oaky. Velvety, concentrated, juicy fruit backed by fine acidity. Admirable force here, without sacrificing any piquancy. Still youthful but with great potential. Drinking Window: 2021-2042. (Nov 2019)"

94 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2015 Rieussec has a fragrant and quite floral bouquet, scents of yellow flower and earthy aromas filtering through the honeyed fruit. The palate is well balanced with a tang of marmalade and quince on the entry. This is pure and creamy in texture with shades of coconut and crème brûlée toward the punter, friendly finish. Lovely. Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting. Drink: 2021-2042. (Jul 2019)"