Château Rieussec 2009 Sauternes (75cl, 14%)

A sweet white Sauternes First Growth (1855), made by Château Rieussec. The 2009 blend is 84% Semillon, 12% Sauvignon Blanc and 4% Muscadelle, at 14% alcohol, from vines averaging about 35 years of age. Fermentations are carried out in barrels with plot-level selection, and ageing is typically 18-26 months with about 50-55% new barrels. The vineyard adjoins d'Yquem on gravel with a fine silt overlay. Recorded notes describe citrus and fresh fruit, candied apricot, fresh almond, honey and acacia flower, with great length, freshness and liveliness of fruit. Bottled in a 750ml bottle.