Rieussec - 2001 (375ml) Lcellar base of neck

base of neck

We don’t mature more than 12 months in barrel since the fresh fruit aromas come down and appear as a liqueur (volatile) aroma

A superstar of the vintage

and intense

This is a terrific entry-level Pinot from Kosta-Browne

Rieussec - 2001 (375ml) Lcellar base of neckThe 2001 Rieussec is a blend of 96. 5% Semillon and 3. 5% Sauvignon Blanc picked between 17 September and 25 October in three tries. This is a somewhat controversial wine, one I have tasted many times. It seemed to flare with brilliance in its youth and subsequently never replicated that performance. Here, it has a mature nose with dried honey, yellow flowers and honeysuckle, the palate well balanced with ripe dried mango and orange rind notes, though