Château Rieussec 2021 750ml Sauternes Sémillon

TYPE: AOC Sauternes Premier Cru
PRODUCTION AREA: The vineyards of the Sauternes appellation are located on the left bank of the Garonne, about 50 km south of Bordeaux.
GRAPE VARIETIES: 83% Sémillon, 17% Sauvignon
SOIL TYPE: Clay-sandy soil.
VINIFICATION: All batches are pressed individually using a low-capacity pneumatic press. After several hours of cold settling, the must is fermented in new oak barrels
produced by Tonnellerie des Domaines in Pauillac. Alcoholic fermentation is interrupted as soon as the desired balance between alcohol and sugar is achieved. After
fermentation, the wine is aged in barrels for 24 months.
COLOUR: Delicately golden with green highlights.
NOSE: The nose is intense and richly aromatic. Initial notes of citrus zest are followed by hints of lemon cake, then toasted notes reminiscent of freshly baked brioche.
FLAVOUR: On the palate, there are aromas of mandarin peel and candied orange, enriched by a touch of star anise that emphasises the aromatic freshness of this wine.
The rich and dense mouthfeel has good length with a nice bitter finish.