LES CARMES DE RIEUSSEC
2020 Sauternes Château Rieussec
| Grapes | Sauv, Sémillon |
| Colour | White |
| Origin | France, Bordeaux |
| District | Left Bank |
| Sub-district | Sauternes-Barsac |
| Village | Sauternes |
| ABV | 13.5% |
A classic and when you consider the risks associated with making this style of wine, an absolute bargain. Botrytis affected Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes deliver a wine with aromas of citrus, creme brulee, honey and dried currants. The balance of sweetness with a lively acidity, give a wine that is balanced, intense, but never cloying. Creamy, with notes of marmalade, dried raisins and creme anglaise. The prefect match for everything from chocolate mousse to fresh fruit tarts. L&S (Apr 2025)
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*Case price discount: Mix any 12 bottles of wine (or 9 litre equivalent) or 6 bottles of Champagne, Spirits, Sweet Wine or Fortified (4.5 litres) to get the discounted 'case price' for each bottle.
Château Rieussec
Sauternes Premier Cru 1855 For several generations, Château Rieussec has been a leading name in Sauternes wines. As early as 1868, Charles Cocks remarked that “Beyond any of the others, Rieussec produces wines that are very similar to Yquem wines”. The modern history of Rieussec, and the beginning of a remarkable rennaissance, starts with the purchase of the estate by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) in 1984. A new winery was completed in 1989 and yields restricted to maximise quality. There are 92ha of vineyard, planted with 90% Semillon, 7% Sauvignon Blanc and 3% Muscadelle. Fermentation takes place in barrels from DBR's own cooperage. Aging is 18 to 26 months depending on the year, including 55% in new barrels.
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2019 LES CARMES DE RIEUSSEC Sauternes Château Rieussec
Left Bank Bordeaux France 14% White
Sauvignon, Sémillon.
A subtle note of pineapple cubes, but then classic dried fruits steeped in delicate honey and citrus. Plenty of ripe fresh acidity backing this richly fruited wine to give balance and some lovely freshness.
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