Rieussec - 2003 (750ml) Size:750ml Robert Parker - 97 points

Robert Parker - 97 points

spice box and Grave-like scorched earth and barbecue notes are present in this full-bodied

It is still in its pre-adolescent stage of development

this wine offers up a somewhat internationally styled nose of new oak and ripe black currant fruit

The vibrant structure gives this life as it glides to a long conclusion

Rieussec - 2003 (750ml) Size:750ml Robert Parker - 97 pointsThe 2003s appear to be somewhat in the style of the 1990s, with high levels of residual sugar (higher than 2001 for the most part) as well as botrytis, low acidity, and fat, full bodied personalities. This regions harvest began extremely early (early September), and was completely finished within three weeks. It does not appear that the nobleness and racy richness of the 2001 vintage will be found in the 2003s, but readers who like the big,