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Carmes de Rieussec Sauternes 2019 - Second Vin (37,5cl)
Carmes de Rieussec Sauternes 2019 - Second Wine (37.5 cl)

Carmes de Rieussec Sauternes 2019 - Second Vin (37,5cl)

Sauternes|White wine

90/100

RVF

90/100

Yves Beck

Sémillon
smooth
sweet
second wine
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“A wine to enjoy for its fruitiness! ~ La RVF”

“What’s always inspiring about a second wine is its ability to reveal who it is and where it comes from! Carmes does this perfectly. The wine stands out for its finesse and balance; its sweetness is perfectly integrated and, together with its acidity, creates a smooth yet fresh wine.” (Yves Beck 2021)

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Estate

Château Rieussec

Vintage

Carmes de Rieussec (37,5 cl)

Vintage

2019

Designation

Sauternes

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

84% Sémillon, 12% Sauvignon blanc, 4% Muscadelle

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

Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes are pressed immediately. After settling, the musts are transferred to new barrels for fermentation. Each plot is pressed and vinified separately. At the end of fermentation, the wines are kept on their lees and stirred regularly until mid-December.

Livestock Farming

Approximately 12 months in barrels

Alcohol content

14%

Residual sugars

91 g/L

Eye

A beautiful, golden color with a brilliant sheen

Nose

Intense with beautiful aromatic complexity. Rustic notes with a hint of mint suggest a lovely balance. On the palate, notes of rhubarb pie and hints of dried apricots emerge.

Palate

Well-balanced with a freshness highlighted by lovely acidity. Flavors of dried figs and dried apricots. Subtly toasty, woody notes contribute to the wine’s roundness and smoothness. A minerality reminiscent of a crackling matchstick accompanies the wine throughout its long finish.

Serve

At 8-10°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink starting at

2022

Drink before

2033

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with semi-cured foie gras, a Bresse chicken, a citrus salad with mint...

More information at Château Rieussec

More information at Sauternes

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

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

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 (2022 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:

It has a fairly simple aromatic profile with a pastry-like note; on the palate, it’s fresh with citrus zest—a wine that’s a pleasure to drink, showcasing its fruit.

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.
Yves Beck

Yves Beck

Wine rated (2021 guide) 90/100

About the wine:

What’s always inspiring about a second wine is its ability to reveal its true character and origins! Carmes does this perfectly. The wine stands out for its finesse and balance; its sweetness is perfectly integrated and, together with the acidity, creates a smooth yet fresh wine. 2023–2033

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