CARMES DE RIEUSSEC 2018

Carmes de Rieussec 2018
Sauternes
JS/91 Vivino 4.0 ★★★★✰

GRAPES: Sémillon/Sauvignon Blanc/Muscadelle
AGEING PERIOD: French oak barrels to age for about 12 – 18 months
PRODUCTION: Approximately 6,000 cases per year
CELLARING POTENTIAL: Up to 100 years, right storage conditions

Château Rieussec’s second wine is selected according to the same standards as the first wine. Its character consistently reveals a beautiful aromatic range dominated by citrus flavours. Carmes de Rieussec’s name is a reference to the Carmelite monks in Langon, who owned the Rieussec estate in the 18th century.

Tasting notes
“Pale lemon-gold colored, the 2018 Carmes de Rieussec is a little youthfully mute to begin, offering glimpses at lemon meringue pie, lime cordial and beeswax scents with touches of baking bread and marzipan. The palate is appealingly rich and packed with citrus and spice layers, finishing long and honeyed.” Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate

“A pretty second wine of Rieussec with creamy, cooked pear and apple character. Some soufflé character, too. Medium body, medium sweet and a fresh finish.” James Suckling

Wine & Food Match
Go well with ripe peaches, nectarines, berries, pineapple, creamy dishes, spicy Thai food. Foie gras and Sauternes, with their natural sweet, salty and savory characteristics is a classic wine and food pairing. Best served at around 9ºC.