Rieussec, Sauternes 2005 White with entwined scents of cocoa

with entwined scents of cocoa powder

Just partner it with the right dish rather than drink on its own

Day 2: Lovely aged right bank Merlot nose - tertiary with that light marzipan and wild strawberry sweetness with soy and carob and maybe a bit of celery or tobacco

The 2016 Cappella is delicate

3rd and 4th use French oak barrels 100% natural and unfiltered Organic and biodynamic

Rieussec, Sauternes 2005 White with entwined scents of cocoa97 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