2024, Château Rieussec, SAUTERNES, 1er Grand Cru Classé83% 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

The palate is well-balanced with a palpable saline leaning

It will be interesting to see how this matures

The palate is fresh and saline on the entry

and a gorgeous wash of campfire smoke

An overtly floral and spice-infused nose reflects notes of various dark berries and exotic tea

the flavours and texture float across the palate

The 2014 Certan de May has a dusky

Fine pale primrose

Good stuff

with Alain Moueix still heading things up at this lovely biodynamic property

dried flowers and classical

30% bio-control)