Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 1er Grand Cru Classe 2016 Bottle:12 smoky feel that coats the

smoky feel that coats the roof of the mouth and leaves a tidal wave of dry molasses

saffron and black pepper

Delicious with pasta

The nearly dry Superior bottling is from old vines in the best part of the Abtsberg vineyard

rich caramel

Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 1er Grand Cru Classe 2016 Bottle:12 smoky feel that coats the97 Points Wine Enthusiast Made by the Lafite Rothschild team, this is a powerfully dense wine. It has intense botrytis and fine acidity, as well as sumptuous ripe marmalade and apricot flavors. This is certainly for long term aging. 97 Points Jeb Dunnuck A step up over the Carmes de Rieussec, the beautiful 2016 Chteau Rieussec has remarkable purity and freshness while still packing beautiful depth of fruit. Honeyed peach, apricot, flower oil, and even