1988 Chateau Rieussec, Premier Cru Classe Sauternes

Deep, oaky aromas of honey, coconut, vanilla and creme brulee. Sweet and plump in the mouth; the flavours of coconut and tropical fruit are initially dominated by spicy oak notes. Finishes with slight heat (the alcohol is a relatively high 14.7%) but also excellent persistence of flavour. This showed more development of flavour as it opened in the glass.