Carmes de Rieusse, Sauternes, 2019

I don’t really like sweet wines, and I know I’m not alone! Oversweet, cloying, medicinal...eugh.

But this. This is different. A Sauterenes that balances honeyed fruits with a rasp of citric acidity and a delicate aromatic range.

Rothschild-owned Château Rieussec stands among a small handful of world-class producers of Sauternes. Its vineyards share a border with Château d`Yquem (trust me, that’s a good thing).

A tough wine to get right owing to a risky 24 month ageing process and low yield fruit, it’s a must-buy for your collection.