Chateau Rieussec 2010

WEINWISSER: "Leicht mattes Gelb, mittlere Intensität. Floral und fruchtig zugleich, mit deutlicher, leicht leimiger Botrytis, Kamille, Butterblumen, Aprikosen, viel Süsse zeigend. Im Gaumen reich und fast etwas schwer, mit stützender Säure und fein bitterer Adstringenz, riesiges Potenzial."

WINE SPECTATOR: "A muscular version, with dacquoise and marzipan notes leading the way for creamed orange, white peach, ginger, mirabelle compote and tangerine accents that pump through the piecrust-filled finish. Has the vintage´s raw oomph, as well as range and cut for balance. Best from 2018 through 2035. 6,000 cases made."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Sweet apricots, peach, orange and pineapple with honey, freshness and a generous finish are on full display with this wine. It lacks the depth found in the best vintages however. Drink this young if you like your Sauternes on the primary side. Age it for a decade or two, if you want more caramel and crème brulee sensations."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The 2010 Rieussec is a blend of 92% Semillon, 5% Sauvignon Blanc and 3% Muscadelle picked between 15 September and 4 November over four pickings. There are 160 grams per liter of residual sugar. It has a fragrant bouquet of light honeyed fruit, peony and brioche that does not quite have the daring-do of the 2011. The palate is well balanced with a viscous opening, harmonious with blood orange and quince notes forming toward the composed and elegant finish. This is a delightful Rieussec that I might prefer in its youth than with age. Tasted April 2016."

FALSTAFF: "Mittleres Gelb, Silberreflexe. Etwas verhalten, ein Hauch von Kokos und Lanolin, mit frischen Grapefruitzesten unterlegt. Opulent, süß, alkoholisch, etwas kopflastig, es fehlt etwas die Balance, ein feuriger Stil, der viel Zeit und Geduld brauchen wird."