Another flabby 2003, and one actually fresh!

2003 Chateau Rieussec;
Golden yellow, big, almost vulgar nose, botrytis, honney, apricots, pineapple and some vanilla. Flabby acidity, cannot handle the massive sweetness, helps to serve it ice cold, then it seems fresher, but with a bit more normal Sauternes temperature, it is almost unbearably sweet. 75


2003 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte;
Dark ruby, fresh fruits, blackcurrants and some minerals and sweet tobacco. Good acidity, elegant with very ripe tannins, ok finish and good balance. One of the better 03's this autumn.