Château Rieussec 1989 (12 BT)

Château Rieussec 1989 

Sauternes, 1er Cru Classé

Levels just into neck or better, 10 labels slightly soiled, 2 soiled, 5 capsules slightly wrinkled, 4 slightly worn, of which 1 has old signs of seepage around collar; 10 étiquettes légèrement sales, 2 sales, 5 capsules légèrement froissées, 4 légèrement usées, dont 1 a des signes d'écoulements anciens autour du goulot,

6 bts - u. 1bn, rest just into neck or better, labels slightly damp soiled, 1 label very slightly peeling at corner; Etiquettes légèrement sales par l'humidité, 1 étiquette très légèrement écornée dans le coin,

Lemony gold. Unbelievable nose of intense, sun-ripened apricots. Staggering in its honied intensity. Just wild! Like hawthorn honey - sorry, but it really is. Finish of luscious lavender. Show-stopping. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 92

12 bts (cn)

From Bordeaux to Tuscany, via Burgundy and Champagne, a sublime cellar to excite the most discerning tastes with an extraordinary focus on mature stocks. With perfect provenance, the property of a noteworthy European family, this collection allows access to some of the best vintages of the 80s and 90s with a clear focus on Domaines Barons de Rothschild with parcels of the famed Châteaux Lafite, Duhart Milon and the wonderful Château Rieussec, Premier Cru Classé Sauternes. The cellar also brings to light cases of the most prestigious Italian estates at perfect maturity with a great offering of Sassicaia, Solaia and Tignanello.

LYING AT HILLEBRAND BEAUNE, Offered Duty Paid