2009 Rieussec 1er Cru Sauternes

Will Gardener 94-96+

Lovely full honeyed nose here, piercing touch of marinated lemons, very composed palate, great depth, onion skin layering, and beautifully textured fruit, very long and delicious. [Will Gardener, 22/11/2018]

Neal Martin 97

The 2009 Rieussec has long been a favourite of mine. It is a little deeper in colour than its peers. This is rich and powerful with clear honey, acacia, orange blossom and quince aromas, just a hint of creme caramel in the background. The palate is very well balanced with another superb line of acidity. Very pure and focused with captivating tension on the finish, the tongue tingling with Szechuan peppers on the aftertaste. Wonderful. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 2009 Bordeaux tasting. [Neal Martin, 14/03/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2020-2060

Wine Advocate 98

Pale to medium gold colored, the 2009 Rieussec sings of creme caramel, chopped nuts, baked apples and spiced pears with hints of jasmine, peach blossoms and beeswax. Full-bodied, rich and decadently creamy in the mouth, the multilayered palate is beautifully lifted with fantastic freshness. It has a very long finish offering a lasting impression of great elegance and finesse. Simply stunning. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 06/03/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2019-2050

JancisRobinson.com 18/20

Tasted blind. Very deep orangey gold. Green edge on golden-syrup
aromas. Very big, very round, very confident and concentrated. Is this the
Yquem? Lots of interest and detail here. [14/02/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2020-2055