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Carmes de Rieussec Sauternes 2018 - Second Vin
Carmes de Rieussec Sauternes 2018 - Second Wine

Carmes de Rieussec Sauternes 2018 - Second Vin

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5/5 (1 customers)

90-91/100

James Suckling

90/100

RVF

89-91/100

Robert Parker

89/100

Jean-Marc Quarin

Sémillon
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creamy
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"A timeless classic from Domaines Barons de Rothschild"

“Carmes de Rieussec’s very pure nose, evoking candied apricot, hints at a wine that is both fresh and ripe. A very smooth Sauternes that leaves a slightly sticky sensation on the palate. The finish regains its liveliness, with lovely notes of candied lemon. ” (Le Guide de la Revue du Vin de France 2021) — A fine achievement for a second wine, which will be a true pleasure to taste!

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Estate

Château Rieussec

Vintage

Carmes de Rieussec

Vintage

2018

Designation

Sauternes

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

89% Sémillon, 6% Muscadelle, 5% Sauvignon blanc

Regions

Sandy-clay soils at the junction of Fargues and Sauternes (a 93-hectare vineyard adjacent to Château d’Yquem)

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Fermentation takes place in barrels. Each selection from a specific plot is set aside in a separate batch of barrels so that we can assess whether or not it is suitable for inclusion in the grand vin once fermentation is complete.

Livestock Farming

Approximately 12 months in barrels

Residual sugars

89 g/l g/l

Eye

A beautiful, golden color with a brilliant sheen

Nose

It already stands out for its delicacy. The barrel aging is still evident but blends perfectly with notes of apricot and candied melon.

Palate

The attack is light, then the wine develops good body, gradually filling the entire mouth. It is not marked by the often excessive warmth typical of this vintage. The finish is long and precise.

Serve

At 8-10°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink starting at

2022

Drink before

2030

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy as an aperitif, with stir-fried vegetables, a blue cheese like Roquefort...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2021 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the estate:

Rieussec, one of the jewels of the Rothschild estates, sometimes suffers unfairly from its distribution policy, which overshadows the nobility of its terroir—adjacent to Yquem—and the perfectionism of its production. The wine impresses with its power and richness while retaining its freshness, thanks to exemplary technical mastery in bottling. The remarkable aging of the 1988, 1989, and 1990 vintages should silence any criticism. The second wine, Carmes, avoids sensationalism and offers all the richness one expects from this type of soil, with a more rapid development in the bottle.
Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

Formerly part of the Carmelite convent of Langon, Château Rieussec is situated on high ground west of the town of Fargues, of which it is the only Premier Cru. Its square tower overlooks a gravelly ridge at the same elevation as its immediate neighbor, Yquem. Its well-established reputation earned it the status of Premier Cru Classé in 1855. Numerous owners succeeded one another at the estate until 1984, when it was purchased by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite in Pauillac). This acquisition brought significant technical, financial, and human resources to this vast 90-hectare estate, 72 hectares of which are vineyards.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2019 guide) 89–91/100 (Excellent wine)

Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

With a pale lemon-gold color, the 2018 Carmes de Rieussec is a bit youthful and reserved at first, offering hints of lemon meringue pie, lime cordial, and beeswax, with touches of freshly baked bread and marzipan. The palate is attractively rich and brimming with layers of citrus and spices, with a long, honeyed finish.

About the estate:


RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2021 guide) 90/100

Rated winery (2021 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these wineries)

About the wine:

Carmes de Rieussec’s very clean nose, reminiscent of candied apricot, hints at a wine that is both fresh and ripe. A very smooth Sauternes that leaves a slightly sticky sensation on the palate. The finish regains its liveliness, with lovely notes of candied lemon.`

About the estate:

A Premier Cru Classé located in the town of Fargues, Rieussec has always displayed a distinctive character, with wines that are at times remarkably powerful and rich in sweetness. When the wines are young, the noble rot imparts aromas that are slightly less refined than elsewhere, but aging compensates for this shortcoming with lovely, sweet flavors. While Rieussec may have been disappointing in high-yield vintages, the quality has been refined in more recent vintages. The 2013 and 2015 vintages vigorously express a fresher, more delicate style. This is a trend worth watching closely.
James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2019 guide) 90-91/100

About the wine:

A lovely second wine from Rieussec with creamy notes of baked pear and apple. A hint of soufflé, too. Medium-bodied, moderately sweet, and with a fresh finish.
Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Wine rated (2021 guide) 89/100

About the wine:

Pale, brilliant color. Intense, fruity, subtle, and creamy on the nose. Melts in the mouth beautifully, with a graceful texture. The finish is slightly fuller-bodied, with a hint of bitterness. Average length.

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