Rieussec Vintage:2004 Among the wines still in

Among the wines still in barrel

But I firmly feel that recent vintages from Errazuriz completely outshine the older ones and speaking at length with winemaker Francisco Baettig

(50% whole clusters)

but promises great aging potential

The fruit still shows plenty of intensity and the tannins have softened

Rieussec Vintage:2004 Among the wines still inThe 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