The vintage
The 2024 vintage was marked by a very rainy winter, with over 600 mm of rainfall and mild temperatures. The light frost in April had no major consequences. However, the persistent mildness and regular rainfall in April and May led to strong mildew pressure, particularly on the Sauvignon vines. Flowering experienced some coulure and millerandage, though not as significantly as in the red varieties. After a rather hot and dry summer, ripening was slow. The harvest began in August. It was influenced by the rains of September, which made the decision difficult. A rare feat was that the harvest of the sweet wines started much earlier than expected, coinciding with some dry whites—a first at Rieussec, which put the winery teams into full excitement.
Varietals
Sémillon : 83%
Sauvignon blanc : 17%
Sauvignon blanc : 17%
Tasting
The nose opens gradually with aromas of ripe fruit, such as candied apricot, with an airy rather than opulent character.
On the palate, the wine charms with its balance: controlled sweetness, a lively structure, and a sensation of almost saline freshness that lengthens the wine with precision.
2024 aligns with a more chiselled interpretation of Rieussec. Today, the wine expresses a style built on balance, driven by freshness, the finesse of its sweetness, and outstanding aromatic precision.
On the palate, the wine charms with its balance: controlled sweetness, a lively structure, and a sensation of almost saline freshness that lengthens the wine with precision.
2024 aligns with a more chiselled interpretation of Rieussec. Today, the wine expresses a style built on balance, driven by freshness, the finesse of its sweetness, and outstanding aromatic precision.