Château Rieussec Sauternes 1855 1er Cru 1971

Almost no trace of sweetness as it hits the 53 year mark, just waves of saffron, orange zest, savoury lemon rind and juicy citrus. A beautiful wine that has weight through the palate without being heavy, showcasing the success that Sauternes found in this vintage compared to most of Bordeaux. 50% new oak. Bought by the Rothschilds in 1984, at this point Rieussec was in the hands of Alain Vuillier.