Carmes de Rieussec Sauternes 2019 - Second Vin (37,5cl)
90/100
RVF
90/100
Yves Beck
“A wine to enjoy for its fruitiness! ~ La RVF”
“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 beautifully integrated and, together with the acidity, creates a smooth yet fresh wine.” (Yves Beck 2021)
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Eye
A beautiful golden color with a brilliant sheen
Nose
Intense with lovely aromatic complexity. Rustic notes with a hint of mint suggest a fine 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. Subtle toasted oak notes contribute to the wine’s roundness and smoothness. A minerality reminiscent of a crackling matchstick lingers throughout the finish.
Serve
At 8-10°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2022
Drink before
2033
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with semi-cured foie gras, a Bresse chicken, a citrus salad with mint...
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 without lacking 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 any pretentiousness and offers all the richness expected from this type of soil, with a faster development in the bottle.
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 a hilltop west of the town of Fargues, of which it is the sole Premier Cru. Its square tower overlooks a gravelly hilltop situated at the same elevation as its immediate neighbor, Yquem. Its well-established reputation earned it the status of First Growth in 1855. Numerous owners succeeded one another at its helm 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
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 des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2022 guide) 90/100
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
It has a fairly simple aromatic profile with a hint of pastry; 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 commune 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 disappointed in high-yield vintages, the quality has been restored in more recent vintages. The 2013 and 2015 vintages vigorously express a fresher, more delicate style. A development worth watching closely.
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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