CARMES DE RIEUSSEC 2019 - Sauternes - Half Bottle - Bordeaux, France
CARMES DE RIEUSSEC - Sauternes - Half Bottle - Bordeaux, France
Intense nose with beautiful aromatic complexity. Mellow, slightly minty notes promise good balance. On aeration, notes of rhubarb tart and a hint of dried apricots develop. The palate is well balanced with the wine’s freshness underscored by a pleasant acidity. There are notes of dried fig accompanied again by dried apricot. Subtly toasted oaky notes contribute to the wine’s roundness and smoothness. A freshly-struck-match minerality accompanies the wine for its entire length.
FRANCE
Bordeaux
Cabernet Sauvignon blend, Muscadelle, Semillon
Product Description
Description
Its name is a reference to the Carmes de Langon monks. Intense nose with beautiful aromatic complexity. Mellow, slightly minty notes promise good balance. On aeration, notes of rhubarb tart and a hint of dried apricots develop. The palate is well balanced with the wine’s freshness underscored by a pleasant acidity. There are notes of dried fig accompanied again by dried apricot. Subtly toasted oaky notes contribute to the wine’s roundness and smoothness. A freshly-struck-match minerality accompanies the wine for its entire length.
How to pair it
-
Dessert
foie gras, crêpes suzettes, crême brûlée, soufflé
Wine Facts
| Product Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Grape Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon blend, Muscadelle, Semillon |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Country | FRANCE |
| Volume(ml) | 350 |
| Winemakers | Bertrand Roux |
| Producer | Château Rieussec |
| Harvest method | Manual, botrytized grapes |
| Aging | Lee aging for 3 months, follow by 12 months in oak barrel after blending of grapes |
| Alcohol | 14.0% |
| SKU | BO294-19 |
Vineyard Info
Owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite since 1984, Rieussec is located in the heart of the Sauternes vineyards. Surrounded by water and nature, the property, with its simple and rigorous architecture, stands out for its free contours. 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.
Rieussec is one of the most important vineyards of this appellation. It extends over 85 hectares at the junction of Fargues and Sauternes, adjacent to Château d’Yquem. Its sandy gravel (80%) and clay (20%) soils have been coveted by many owners since its creation. The emblematic grape variety of the Rieussec terroir is Sémillon, planted on the majority of the vineyard. The other varieties grown are Sauvignon Blanc (17%) and Muscadelle (3%).
Reviews & Ratings
Description
Its name is a reference to the Carmes de Langon monks. Intense nose with beautiful aromatic complexity. Mellow, slightly minty notes promise good balance. On aeration, notes of rhubarb tart and a hint of dried apricots develop. The palate is well balanced with the wine’s freshness underscored by a pleasant acidity. There are notes of dried fig accompanied again by dried apricot. Subtly toasted oaky notes contribute to the wine’s roundness and smoothness. A freshly-struck-match minerality accompanies the wine for its entire length.
How to pair it
-
Dessert
foie gras, crêpes suzettes, crême brûlée, soufflé
| Product Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Grape Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon blend, Muscadelle, Semillon |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Country | FRANCE |
| Volume(ml) | 350 |
| Winemakers | Bertrand Roux |
| Producer | Château Rieussec |
| Harvest method | Manual, botrytized grapes |
| Aging | Lee aging for 3 months, follow by 12 months in oak barrel after blending of grapes |
| Alcohol | 14.0% |
| SKU | BO294-19 |
Owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite since 1984, Rieussec is located in the heart of the Sauternes vineyards. Surrounded by water and nature, the property, with its simple and rigorous architecture, stands out for its free contours. 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.
Rieussec is one of the most important vineyards of this appellation. It extends over 85 hectares at the junction of Fargues and Sauternes, adjacent to Château d’Yquem. Its sandy gravel (80%) and clay (20%) soils have been coveted by many owners since its creation. The emblematic grape variety of the Rieussec terroir is Sémillon, planted on the majority of the vineyard. The other varieties grown are Sauvignon Blanc (17%) and Muscadelle (3%).
