2024, Château Rieussec, SAUTERNES, 1er Grand Cru Classé, 375ml Half Bottle83% Semillon, 17% Sauvignon Blanc. The 2024 Rieussec has a clean, pure bouquet with dried honey, apricot and light saffron scents, with touches of quince developing in the glass. Fine delineation. The palate is well balanced with a tangy entry, very harmonious with impressive weight. This is a classy wine that will age well in the bottle. Drink 2027 2045. 92 94 Neal Martin, Vinous. Pale gold in colour, curling gunsmoke and cool ash aromatics on the

crushed stone

As in all dry years

Vibrant ruby in colour with violet edging

The soil is made of fallen rocks of Bajocian limestone over grey marls (Lias) and the vines are between 10 and 45 years old

June was wet and cool followed by a hot

91-93 Burghound

plenty of St Julien character

With an opaque purple-black colour

Light straw gold

**** 89-91 Jasper Morris MW

but this should still provide a couple of decade's drinking pleasure

The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red fruit - a real expression of Pinot Noir