Rieussec (BIO-ORGANIC) - Sauternes 2024

Rieussec (BIO-ORGANIC) - Sauternes 2024

Chateau Rieussec, a work of sharing and transmission.

Recognised by all, Chateau Rieussec, the estate's first grand cru classé, was born of the masterful marriage of a unique terroir and exceptional know-how, it is celebrating its metamorphosis.

Breaking with the established codes of Sauternes, Chateau Rieussec has imposed its innovative and creative image, its precious, modern, timeless and convivial nature. Its unique richness, its delicate osmosis make it a contemporary king of the party who handles with the same ease, humour and elegance. It has managed to convince us that it can be tasted in many different occasions, like so many different cuisines and seasons. If we know that it can be kept easily once opened, we must remember that it is a wine that can be kept for decades.

The 2024 vintage

The 2024 vintage was marked by a very rainy winter, with over 600 mm of rainfall and mild temperatures. The light frost in April had no major consequences. However, the persistent mildness and regular rainfall in April and May led to strong mildew pressure, particularly on the Sauvignon vines. After a rather hot and dry summer, ripening was slow. The harvest began in August. It was influenced by the rains of September, which made the decision difficult.

A rare feat was that the harvest of the sweet wines started much earlier than expected, coinciding with some dry whites—a first at Rieussec, which put the winery teams into full excitement.

Tasting notes

The nose opens gradually with aromas of ripe fruit, such as candied apricot, with an airy rather than opulent character. On the palate, the wine charms with its balance: controlled sweetness, a lively structure, and a sensation of almost saline freshness that lengthens the wine with precision. 2024 aligns with a more chiselled interpretation of Rieussec. Today, the wine expresses a style built on balance, driven by freshness, the finesse of its sweetness, and outstanding aromatic precision.