2007 Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 375ML Garnacha west of the main routes

west of the main routes des chateaux

extremely precise

which is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc

showing impeccable balance and tons of class

conveying wonderful energy and precision

2007 Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 375ML Garnacha west of the main routesThe remaining bottles on hand are dark in color. 92 points, The Wine Advocate The 2007 Rieussec is a blend of 87% Semillon, 4. 5% Muscadelle and 8. 5% Sauvignon Blanc picked between 13 September and 31 October. It has an almost Barsac like bouquet with barley sugar joining the ginger and honeyed notes, quite powerful although I feel this is just going through a sullen patch at the moment. The palate is very pure and balanced with a wonderful seam of