94 points Jane Anson (Decanter): "This takes a minute to lift out of the glass, with a focus on texture more than aromatics, but it’s highly attractive with a luscious, gorgeous texture and flavours that are concentrated but elegant and fine, showing touches of mandarin, saffron and spice alongside a creamy citrus mid-palate. The harvest took place between 10 and 31 October, later than last year - the day they finished in 2017 was the day they started in 2018. A yield of 17hl/ha. Drinking Window: 2022-2042. (Apr 2019)"
93-94 points James Suckling: "Very clean and fresh with banana, pineapple and papaya character and hints of honey. Medium-to full-bodied, sweet and crisp. Lively finish. Jasmine and acacia with hints of spice. Slightly crisper style. More sauvignon than normal. (4/11/19)"
93 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "'Composed of 75% Sémillon and 25% Sauvignon Blanc, the pale lemon-gold colored 2018 Rieussec slowly unfurls to offer fragrant orange blossoms, honeycomb and candied ginger scents with a core of lemon marmalade, baked pears and spice cake, plus a hint of preserved citrus peel. The palate is light on its feet with zippy freshness lifting the well-knit sweetness, finishing long with a skip in its step. If not a truly profound vintage for this label, it is a beautifully elegant and bright expression. Drink: 2023-2043. (Mar 2021)"
Product SKU | 337645 |
Producer | Rieussec |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux |
SubRegion | Left Bank |
Appellation | Sauternes/Barsac |
Varietal | Sémillon |
Vintage | 2018 |
Size | 375ml |
Color | White |
Blend | 75% Sémillon and 25% Sauvignon Blanc |
ABV | 14.5% |
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