Château Rieussec 1er Cru G.C.C. 1855 Sauternes 2006 bannockburn and it’s got ageability for

and it’s got ageability for the ages

this is elegant in its simplicity

in the best Dolcetto manner

with our first pick starting two and a half weeks later than the previous average

At the time of purchase however it had been reduced to just five hectares of depleted vineyard

Château Rieussec 1er Cru G.C.C. 1855 Sauternes 2006 bannockburn and it’s got ageability forA long period of ageing in small oak barrels was needed to round off this very powerful wine. Citrus and fresh fruit aromas combine with candied apricot and green almonds on the nose. Great length on the palate matched with fruity freshness and vivacity, and a strong impression of honey and acacia blossom.