Rieussec - 1983 (750ml) 2000 Asian spice and new saddle

Asian spice and new saddle leather

This house makes rather restrained yet rich

delineated and super-compelling

this superb wine should evolve

Rieussec - 1983 (750ml) 2000 Asian spice and new saddle94 points Wine Spectator Nectar like if a bit on the sweet side, impressively complex, concentrated and focused. Deep gold, big, sweet and rich, with gobs of concentrated fig, brown sugar, butterscotch and oak flavor. A knockout. Robert Parker 92 points Light golden with just the slightest tint of green, the 1983 Rieussec, from an excellent year for Sauternes, is certainly one of this property's greatest wines. Well structured with excellent acidity,