Rieussec, Sauternes 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon sweet wine has the stuffing

sweet wine has the stuffing to buffer its tannins

melted road tar and cloves are some of the many notes that are woven into the enveloping finish

and elegant palate that has no hard edges

This is a big full-bodied

Rieussec, Sauternes 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon sweet wine has the stuffing97 points Wine Advocate The 2005 Rieussec is a blend of 90% Semillon, 8% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle picked between 23 September and 27 October. It has a fabulous bouquet that is mineral rich and tensile. The palate repeats its performance from last year: focused, tense, laden with botrytis rich fruit with a crystalline and sorbet fresh finish that seals the deal. One of the best releases from the estate in recent years. (NM) (1 2017) 96 points