Rieussec, Sauternes 2005 Northwest as this insanely impressive barrel

as this insanely impressive barrel sample transcends the vintage

with slightly brooding blueberry and pomegranate flavors that are laced with black tea and orange peel and build toward medium-grained tannins

Coming from a site just outside of St

Giving up classic cool climate notes of green olives

Quite pure and fine-grained

Rieussec, Sauternes 2005 Northwest as this insanely impressive barrel97 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