This monumental offering

The lilting and lacy medium weight flavors possess a refined mouth feel on the mineral-driven flavors that are almost delicate while terminating in a restrained and lingering finish

The exuberant 2007 Hermitage Blanc reveals notes of petroleum

It has moderate alcohol and high acidity

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

Rieussec Vintage:1990 This monumental offeringThe 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