Chateau Rieussec 1986

WEINWISSER: "Kräftiges Goldgelb. Sensationelles Bouquet, fette Botrytis, fast Mangonoten mit gedörrtem Aprikosenduft vermischt. Im Gaumen fett, rollende Textur, fast marmeladig im Finale, am Schluss ein Hauch Marzipan (geduldig geschlürft). Ein Sauternes fürs Burgunderglas."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "Tasted at Lafite-Rothschild, the 1986 Rieussec put in a supremely confident performance and in fact, looked more youthful than the 1996. It has a focused and energetic bouquet with scents of dried honey, lychee and slightly resinous, almost Azsu-like aromas. After three decades you have to admire the undimmed energy conveyed by this Rieussec. The palate is fresh and lively, with crisp acidity, very energetic with hints of toffee apple and quince infusing the honeyed fruit. I prefer this to the 1996: there is more animation and tension from start to finish, impressive length and a spicy aftertaste. This is simply superb and begs the question: Is this actually improving in bottle? I attach a plus-sign to my score just in case!"

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Taking on a golden, coppery hue, the wine is all about its caramel, molasses, honeyed apricot, pineapple, creme brulee, and burnt sugar profile. Rich, sweet and fruity, there is ample freshness that keeps all that luscious textured, honeyed tropical fruit in check."

JANCIS ROBINSON: "From halves and in fine fettle. Deep gold rather than the more usual tawny of Rieussec. Still tangy and lively with the freshness still masking the obvious richness."