A very attractive vintage of this excellent value 'second wine' of Rieussec. A lighter Sauternes, but it has all the classic waxy honey and dried apricot, with a fresh edge of pineapple and mango.

A very attractive vintage of this excellent value 'second wine' of Rieussec. A lighter Sauternes, but it has all the classic waxy honey and dried apricot, with a fresh edge of pineapple and mango.

The 2017 Carmes de Rieussec is dazzling. Here, too, the winemaking team captured a striking balance of richness and energy. Most second wines from Sauternes these days are light and floral. The Carmes has plenty of those...(read more)

The 2014 Carmes de Rieussec is a very pretty wine that can be enjoyed now. Candied lemon peel, coconut, pear, chamomile and white flowers meld together nicely in the glass. The Carmes shows the brighter profile that is c...(read more)