This was a fun one we tried via Coravin with dessert on Christmas day a couple months ago.
Château Rieussec Sauternes 1989
Deep honey golden color with slight clear rim. Nose is medium plus intensity with orange blossom honey, orange marmalade, marzipan, Honey Nut Cheerios cereal, hints of dried apricot, peach ring candy, candied orange peel. Palate is opulent and full bodied but not cloying, medium to medium plus acidity, attack is a bit spicy (ginger?), then orange marmalade and honey, hibiscus tea, Honey Nut Cheerios cereal again, almonds, candied orange peel. Finish is super long and carrying spice and marmalade notes. Still so fresh! 94+ points.
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This was a fun one we tried via Coravin with dessert on Christmas day a couple months ago.
Château Rieussec Sauternes 1989
Deep honey golden color with slight clear rim. Nose is medium plus intensity with orange blossom honey, orange marmalade, marzipan, Honey Nut Cheerios cereal, hints of dried apricot, peach ring candy, candied orange peel. Palate is opulent and full bodied but not cloying, medium to medium plus acidity, attack is a bit spicy (ginger?), then orange marmalade and honey, hibiscus tea, Honey Nut Cheerios cereal again, almonds, candied orange peel. Finish is super long and carrying spice and marmalade notes. Still so fresh! 94+ points.
Tasted December 25, 2025