R de Rieussec

The vintage
After a fairly mild winter, there were two nights of severe frost in the spring, on 26 and 27 April, which inflicted major damage on Bordeaux’s vineyards. Rieussec escaped relatively lightly, with only 15% of the vines being affected.
Conditions then became excellent, with higher than usual temperatures, and balanced, well-spaced rainfall. Flowering began ten days earlier than usual, on 28 May. After a heavy rainy spell at the end of June, temperatures remained lower than normal throughout the summer, but it never became cold. The grapes therefore ripened slowly, which is ideal, especially for dry white wines.
The positive effect of this early, not very warm summer was immediately apparent at the harvest with the grapes for the dry white wine presenting an exceptionally rich aromatic palette. An exceptional vintage for "R" de Rieussec.
The harvest took place in excellent conditions, starting on 23 August with the Sauvignon Blanc and ending on 7 September with the Sémillon.
Varietals
Sauvignon : 54%
Sémillon : 46%

Tasting
Beautiful pale yellow colour with youthful glints of green.
The nose presents tremendous aromatic intensity. Exotic fruit, mango and pineapple predominate over the citrus notes that are more subdued for now. The oak from the barrel-ageing is well-integrated.
The palate immediately presents superb freshness, resulting from a summer during which temperatures did not become excessively high. The wine has lots of volume but remains lively and ethereal thanks to its acidity.
Flavours follow one another throughout the tasting, in particular fresh pear and notes of white flowers. Overall, the palate is characterized by length, balance and harmony, and a long aftertaste.