Rieussec, Sauternes 2005 Northwest Giving up classic cool climate

Giving up classic cool climate notes of green olives

The fruit was super clean and quite ripe so there was no need for chaptalization

offering intense flavor layers of spicy

This single-vineyard estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon is born in the vineyard blocks that surround Robert Foley Vineyards at 2000 feet elevation on Howell Mountain

Quite pure and fine-grained

Rieussec, Sauternes 2005 Northwest Giving up classic cool climate97 points Wine Advocate The 2005 Rieussec is a blend of 90% Semillon, 8% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle picked between 23 September and 27 October. It has a fabulous bouquet that is mineral rich and tensile. The palate repeats its performance from last year: focused, tense, laden with botrytis rich fruit with a crystalline and sorbet fresh finish that seals the deal. One of the best releases from the estate in recent years. (NM) (1 2017) 96 points