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Mature examples like this are increasingly rare and represent outstanding value compared to other premier cru estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does this wine taste like?\n\u003cbr\u003eLusciously sweet yet balanced, with layers of apricot, candied citrus, pineapple, and honey, accented by floral notes and a touch of spice. Barsac’s limestone soils bring freshness and minerality, keeping the wine lively on the long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen should you drink this wine?\n\u003cbr\u003eDrinking beautifully now but will evolve gracefully through 2040. 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While the estate is famous for its sweet Sauternes, R de Rieussec is their dry white—originally made exclusively for the Rothschild family before market demand led to commercial release. The 2021 is roughly equal parts Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon from one of Sauternes' highest and largest estates, bordering Château d'Yquem. Fermented partially in oak barrels from Château Lafite and aged 6 months on lees, it shows tropical fruit, floral notes, and warm flint minerality. 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The Perrin family has owned the estate since 1956 and now farms nearly 100 hectares on a mosaic of gravel, sand, limestone, and clay. Carbonnieux holds the rare distinction of being classified Cru Classé for both red and white wines. This 2016 white is 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Sémillon, aged 10 months with 25% new oak. 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Made in new oak barrels and aged on lees for 13 months, it's built for the long haul. Right now, it's showing structure and minerality; over the next 10-15 years, it will develop the extraordinary complexity this estate is known for. The deep gravel soils of Pessac give it a distinctive mineral stamp. This is a white wine that grows in the bottle. 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