Chateau Rieussec 2005 Dobbelt Magnum (3L)

97 points by Robert Parker (regular bottle)

“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. Tasted April 2016.” – Neal Martin, The Wine Advocate, January 2017

Winery notes: 2005 was marked by drought. Only 127 mm of rain fell during the winter, and  after an April with slightly more rain (129 mm), the dry weather began again at the end of May. The summer was very hot in June and July, then cooler in August and September, which allowed slow ripening and good balance between body and freshness.

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