Château Rieussec 1er Cru G.C.C. 1855 Sauternes 2006 bannockburn 100% Grenache from the Domaine's

100% Grenache from the Domaine's biodynamically managed vines in the Les Gallimardes lieu-dit

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

this is elegant in its simplicity

initially planted in 1863

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 100% Grenache from the Domaine'sA 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.