Name Chateau Rieussec reserve du chateau
Vintage 1978
Producer Chateau Rieussec
Appelation Sauternes AOC premier grand cru classe
Grapes Ca. 90%semillon, 7% sauvignon blanc, 3% muscadelle
Alc./vol.
Other info None
Price 500,10 Nok.


Tasting notes

Golden colour. Nose shows dried fruits and marsipan. Fruity styled Sauternes and less botrytis in the mouth. Sweet, but refreshing style. Fruit shows some hints of caramel, spice and mushrooms. Evolved and nice. Citrusy finish. Very good wine, but not a great Sauternes.

Arnt Egil Nordlien
Tasting note: Nov-06

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