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Chateau Rieussec 1997

Posted By Ronan on November 10, 2008 in  | 0 Comments

Country: France
Vintage: 1997
Colour: White
Site: Sauternes
Region: Bordeaux
Producer: Chateau Rieussec
Date Tasted: 10-11-08
Score: 86

Nose soft and ‘wooly’ creamy chenin like damp cloth, soft stone fruits mature peach and apricot, little stewed, creamy light character honey character, some nuts and brioche, not a typical botrytis rich Rieussec? Not too long








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