US$ 136.07
earthy finish
La Aguilera and Hontoria
Not one to put away and age
but promises great aging potential
(from En Gémeaux
Rieussec Vintage:2004 earthy finishThe 2008 Rieussec is a blend of 86% Semillon, 12% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle picked from 29 September until 14 November over four or five pickings. The nose seemed to have closed down since I last encountered it in 2012, quite earthy and resinous, lacking some spark. The palate is much better with sour lemon and quince on the entry, a touch of patisserie, strangely making me think of Danish pastry towards the well defined finish. This 2008 is a
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