Chateau Rieussec Les Carmes de Rieussec 2020, 37.5cl

Chateau Rieussec Les Carmes de Rieussec 2020, 37.5cl

2020
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13.5% ABV

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Tasting note

Delicate nose with notes of rhubarb, peach and white flowers. The palate is light and yet voluptuous. The attack is fresh, with the same rhubarb as the bouquet. The smooth finish is characterized by a buttery notes and hint of muscat.

2020 assemblage: Sémillon 82%, Sauvignon Blanc 16%, Muscadelle 2%. Each plot is pressed and fermented in barrel seperately. Wines are kept on lees and stirred, before racking and blending, and then returned to barrels to age for 12 months.

For several generations, Château Rieussec has been one of the leading Sauternes wines. Classified 1er Grand Cru in 1855, it artfully combines Sémillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle. A vin de garde (for ageing,) it reveals itself and surprises at each stage of its development: If kept in a cool place once opened, it can be enjoyed for several weeks without altering and marries a thousand flavours from midday to midnight.

Carmes de Rieussec, the second wine, is selected based on the same criteria as Château Rieussec. It expressed beautiful aromatics, with a dominant citrus palette. Its name is a reference to the Carmes de Langon monks.

"Pale golden yellow, silver reflections. Fine white tropical fruit, subtle honey notes, candied orange zest, yellow peaches. Medium complexity, a fruity-sweet core, a discreet acidity, white peaches, balanced, uncomplicated."
92 points. Falstaff Magazine (January 2023)

Producer

Chateau Rieussec

Owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite since 1984, Rieussec is located in the heart of the Sauternes vineyards. Its unique terroir, combined with the know-how and exemplary viticulture applied by its team, enable it to produce precise, quality wines. For several generations, the property has been one of the benchmarks of Sauternes, honouring the excellence of know-how and the French art of living. Classified 1er Grand Cru in 1855, it artfully combines Sémillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle.

Region

Bordeaux

Bordeaux, one of the most prestigious wine regions in the world, is located in southwestern France and is celebrated for its exceptional wines. It benefits from a temperate maritime climate, influenced by the nearby Atlantic Ocean, providing ideal conditions for viticulture. It is particularly renowned for its red wines, primarily blends of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, offering rich, complex flavours and excellent ageing potential. Notable sub-regions include Médoc, Saint-Émilion, and Pomerol. Bordeaux also produces exquisite white wines, both dry, from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, and sweet, from the Sauternes and Barsac areas. The region's unique terroir, combined with centuries-old winemaking traditions, results in wines of unparalleled quality and distinction. Bordeaux remains a must-visit destination for wine enthusiasts seeking world-class wines and a rich viticultural heritage.

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Specifications

  • 13.5% ABV
  • Country France
  • 2020

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