Château Rieussec Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1988

Ratings on Delectable

Shay A Delectable Pro

Today was my annual hosting of the Wednesday Wine Committee. There was 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert, all provided by me. Tasted blind, as always. Birth year Sauternes. Drinking just like you’d expect a 31yr old Sauternes to be drinking, and maybe even slightly younger. Basically perfect provenance, the color has really darkened over the last 2-3yrs. Amber in the glass and molasses like up front. This checks all the boxes for Classic Sauternes. Honeyed sweet fruits with ripened pineapple, golden peach and nectarine with a touch of savory/nutty notes on the finish. Very lengthy finish with tons of complexity and life left. Wish I had another 1-2 bottles!

Today was my annual hosting of the Wednesday Wine Committee. There was 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert, all provided by me. Tasted blind, as always. Birth year Sauternes. Drinking just like you’d expect a 31yr old Sauternes to be drinking, and maybe even slightly younger. Basically perfect provenance, the color has really darkened over the last 2-3yrs. Amber in the glass and molasses like up front. This checks all the boxes for Classic Sauternes. Honeyed sweet fruits with ripened pineapple, golden peach and nectarine with a touch of savory/nutty notes on the finish. Very lengthy finish with tons of complexity and life left. Wish I had another 1-2 bottles!

9.4

Conrad Green Delectable Pro

Deep and intense. Brooding and stunning, intense with honey, sweet oak, but enough acidity to keep everything dancing along. Yum

Deep and intense. Brooding and stunning, intense with honey, sweet oak, but enough acidity to keep everything dancing along. Yum

9.3

Alex Lallos Delectable Pro

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

Could not be a fresher more perfect example of this wine. Still young and vibrant. Perfect with fois gras. Wow!

Could not be a fresher more perfect example of this wine. Still young and vibrant. Perfect with fois gras. Wow!

9.4

Severn Goodwin Delectable Pro

Confrérie Des Chevaliers du Tastevin Sous-Commanderie d'Albany, Pauleé Dinner; 26 January 2019 at The Cuckoo's Nest, Albany, NY

Confrérie Des Chevaliers du Tastevin Sous-Commanderie d'Albany, Pauleé Dinner; 26 January 2019 at The Cuckoo's Nest, Albany, NY

9.2

Christine Havens Delectable Pro

Honeycomb, dried apricot, fresh ginger, pineapple upside down cake, orange marmalade. Cloves on the back palate, nice viscosity, medium weight and acidity, quite a treat. Drinking beautifully now.

Honeycomb, dried apricot, fresh ginger, pineapple upside down cake, orange marmalade. Cloves on the back palate, nice viscosity, medium weight and acidity, quite a treat. Drinking beautifully now.

9.3

Shay A Delectable Pro

Some birth year Sauternes! Peach, sweet rolls, and honey on the nose. Tasted just like it smelled.

Some birth year Sauternes! Peach, sweet rolls, and honey on the nose. Tasted just like it smelled.

9.3

Daniel Bailey Delectable Pro

Sommelier Mastros Steakhouse

Golden amber color, carmel and vanilla nose, creamy palate with baked pear, baked apple, fresh starfruit. Very warm and comforting.

Golden amber color, carmel and vanilla nose, creamy palate with baked pear, baked apple, fresh starfruit. Very warm and comforting.

9.3

Antoine Amiot-Servelle Delectable Pro

Production Domaine Amiot-Servelle

Rieussec, you got me falling in love of you

Rieussec, you got me falling in love of you

9.5

Yoon Ha Delectable Pro

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

Super vintage entering a stage of great complexity.

Super vintage entering a stage of great complexity.

9.3

Jeff Harding Delectable Pro

So fresh and so clean clean

So fresh and so clean clean

10

Location

  • 148 Chambers Street
    New York, NY 10007

  • Hours:
    Monday-Saturday: 10am-9pm
    Sunday: 12pm-7pm

WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.