Wine Advocate 91 / 100 byNeal Martinthe1/31/2017 The 2010 Rieussec is a blend of 92% Semillon, 5% Sauvignon Blanc and 3% Muscadelle picked between 15 September and 4 November over four pickings. There are 160 grams per liter of residual sugar. It has a fragrant bouquet of light honeyed fruit, peony and brioche that does not quite have the daring-do of the 2011. The palate is well balanced with a viscous opening, harmonious with blood orange and quince notes forming toward the composed and elegant finish. This is a delightful Rieussec that I might prefer in its youth than with age. Tasted April 2016.
Decanter Magazine 17,25 / 20 bySteven Spurrierthe1/1/2014 Lush stone fruit and mango nose with dried herbs and ripe lemon. The palate is full of lush and smooth botrytis richness that is precise rather than opulent. Tangy and very long finish with a good future.Drink: 2014-2040
Wein Wisser 18 / 20 the5/31/2011 Leicht mattes Gelb, mittlere Intensität. Floral und fruchtig zugleich, mit deutlicher, leicht leimiger Botrytis, Kamille, Butterblumen, Aprikosen, viel Süsse zeigend. Im Gaumen reich und fast etwas schwer, mit stützender Säure und fein bitterer Adstringenz, riesiges Potenzial. 2015-2050
Asian Palate 94-96 / 100 byJeannie Cho Lee MWthe5/24/2011 The 2010 Rieussec offers a beguiling nose of marmalade, candied orange peel and honey, and on the palate a brilliant clarity of fruit despite the intense sugar levels and full body. This is a gorgeous and generous Sauternes with great depth and length and amazing layers of flavour.
Le Point 17 / 20 byJacques Dupontthe5/12/2011 Fruits blancs, pêche blanche, grillé, bouche liquoreuse, tendue, vive, puissante, très riche, un peu trop de sucre mais une belle gamme aromatique. O=2016 G=30 ans
Decanter Magazine 18,5 / 20 the4/30/2011 Some oaky, smoky elements dominating the fruity, juicy ones, but so impressive in the mouth. Great volume, great concentration, bags of refined and complex flavours, great length, and more Sauternes-like this time than Riesling. Drink 2020-2050. (18.5 points)
Jamessuckling.com 95-96 / 100 byJames Sucklingthe4/30/2011 I love the botrytis spice character to this wine with dried apricots and tropical fruits. It’s full bodied, medium sweet with a long intense finish. It’s very layered. Sweet wine of the vintage.
TAST 18-19 / 20 by Bettane & Desseauvethe4/30/2011 Fût neuf fumé dominant un peu les arômes, rôti, impressionnant, grande matière, grande finesse, beaucoup de longueur. Grand vin très "Sauternes", lui.