The palate shows great balance

even tannins that come on late

It has moderate alcohol and high acidity

underbrush and a touch of the sauvage that continues onto the supple

It was bottled in April 2016

Rieussec Vintage:1990 The palate shows great balanceThe 2008 Rieussec is a blend of 86% Semillon, 12% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle picked from 29 September until 14 November over four or five pickings. The nose seemed to have closed down since I last encountered it in 2012, quite earthy and resinous, lacking some spark. The palate is much better with sour lemon and quince on the entry, a touch of patisserie, strangely making me think of Danish pastry towards the well defined finish. This 2008 is a