2020 Chateau Rieussec Sauternes [V94] Cote de Beaune delicate tannin and nice finish

delicate tannin and nice finish with loads of spices

textural 2019 and 2018 vintages

and a hint of crushed graphite

stony profile and fresh acidity

The finish showcases an enduring duel between sweet and spicy notes as citrus

2020 Chateau Rieussec Sauternes [V94] Cote de Beaune delicate tannin and nice finishProducer: Chateau Rieussec Region: Sauternes, Bordeaux, France Blend: 90% Semillon, 7% Sauvignon Blanc, 3% Muscadelle Year: 2020 Vinous, 94 Points "The 2020 Rieussec has a slightly more petrolly bouquet than its peers, well defined and focusednot complex, but there is admirable purity. The palate is very elegant on the entry, with superb levels of botrytis and a silver bead of acidity that upholds focus and tension. This Sauternes fans out wonderfully