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.
Mouth
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
1/2 hour 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 very high quality, the pride of French vineyards)
About the estate:
Rieussec, one of the jewels in the Rothschild estate crown, 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 of bottling. The remarkable aging of the 1988, 1989, and 1990 vintages should silence any criticism. The second wine, Carmes, is not demagogic and offers all the richness one would expect from this type of soil, with faster development in the bottle.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Formerly part of the Carmelite convent in Langon, Château Rieussec is located on high ground to the west of the commune of Fargues, where it is the only Premier Cru. Its square tower dominates a gravelly hilltop at the same height as its immediate neighbor, Yquem. Its solid reputation earned it the rank of Premier Cru Classé 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 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 good wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About 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 unique personality, with wines that are sometimes very powerful and rich in liqueur. When the wines are young, noble rot produces aromas that are slightly less refined than elsewhere, but aging compensates for this slight drawback with beautiful sweet flavors. While Rieussec may have disappointed in high-yield vintages, the level has been adjusted in more recent vintages. The 2013 and 2015 vintages vigorously express a fresher and more delicate style. This is a development to be followed closely.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2021 guide) 90/100
About 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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