{"product_id":"chateau-rieussec-sauternes-2001-750ml","title":"Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 2001 - 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100pts Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike lemon curd on the nose, turning to honey and caramel. Full-bodied and very sweet, with fantastic concentration of ripe and botrytized fruit, yet balanced and refined. Electric acidity. Lasts for minutes on the palate. This is absolutely mind-blowing. This is the greatest young Sauternes I have ever tasted. \u003cem\u003eWine of the Year 2004\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99pts Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA magical Sauternes that shows how good the 2001 vintage was for the region, the 2001 Château Rieussec offers a spectacular nose of caramelized quince, honeyed flowers, crème brulée, and exotic spices. Wonderfully pure and precise, with good acidity, it still brings a monster of a mid-palate and has boatloads of fruit and opulence, flawless balance, and a brilliant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99pts Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA monumental effort, the 2001 Rieussec boasts a light to medium gold color in addition to a fabulous perfume of honeysuckle, smoky oak, caramelized tropical fruits, creme brulee, and Grand Marnier. The wine is massive and full-bodied yet neither over the top nor heavy because of good acidity. With intense botrytis as well as a 70-75-second finish. (RP)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"XXI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67703644684652,"sku":null,"price":289.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2424\/3053\/files\/chateau-rieussec-sauternes-2001-750ml-630726.jpg?v=1791953820","url":"https:\/\/redneckwinecompany.com\/products\/chateau-rieussec-sauternes-2001-750ml","provider":"Redneck Wine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}