Chateau Rieussec Sauternes

Chateau Rieussec has been a leading wine in Sauternes for several generations. Ranked as a Premier Grand Cru in 1855 it is made with a subtle blend of Semillon Sauvignon and Muscadelle. Vintage 2011 The beginning of the vines’ cycle was complex to manage being characterized by relatively low rainfall from January to March and very little rain in April. The morning dew combined with low humidity and high temperatures created favourable conditions for the development of powdery mildew (a cryptogamic disease) requiring extreme vigilance in the vineyard. There was sporadic rain in August and September this humidity was conducive to the growth of botrytis and was followed by a beautiful Indian summer which enabled us to wait for optimal ripeness and to spread the harvests over an extended period (with 7 selective pickings) until 2 November. TASTING NOTES (AT BOTTLING): Beautiful already intense golden colour. The nose presents a delicate woodiness followed by notes of honeysuc