Château Rieussec - Carmes de Rieussec - Sauternes
91 points - The Wine Advocate
90 points - The Wine Advocate
96 points - The Wine Advocate
97 points - The Wine Advocate
Château Rieussec - Carmes de Rieussec - Sauternes
91 points - The Wine Advocate
90 points - The Wine Advocate
96 points - The Wine Advocate
97 points - The Wine Advocate
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Pale lemon in color, the 2016 Carmes de Rieussec features notes of candied orange peel and honey-drizzled peaches with touches of beeswax and lemon curd. The palate is rich with a lovely line of freshness cutting though the stone fruit layers, finishing on a spicy note.
The 2008 Rieussec is a blend of 86% Semillon, 12% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle picked from 29 September until 14 November over four or five pickings. The nose seemed to have closed since I last encountered it in 2012, quite earthy and resinous, lacking some spark. The palate is much better with sour lemon and quince on the entry, a touch of patisserie, strangely making me think of Danish pastry towards the well-defined finish. This 2008 is a little difficult to work out now, perhaps overwhelmed by the succeeding vintage.
Pale lemon-gold in colour, the 2019 Rieussec flaunts a delicately scented nose of fresh grapefruit, lemon curd, lime leaves and clover honey with wafts of jasmine, white truffles and nutmeg. The palate slowly builds, revealing layers of apple and citrus fruits with loads of savoury accents, framed by refreshing acidity and a seductively oily texture, finishing on a lingering honey-nut note.
A blend of 83% Semillon and 17% Sauvignon Blanc, the 2017 Rieussec is pale to medium lemon-gold coloured. To begin, the nose blows you away with intense lemon tart, lime cordial, mango and quince notes followed by a second wave of floral, orange blossoms and honeysuckle scents, and then notes of crushed rocks, crème caramel and marzipan join the party. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is still very tightly wound with concentrated sweetness and a racy backbone to match, delivering layer upon layer of citrus and savoury flavours, finishing on a persistent mineral note.
Type: |
Sweet |
Country: |
France |
Region: |
Bordeaux |
Appellation: |
Sauternes |
Producer: |
Château Rieussec |
Grapes/Blend: |
Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon |
Style: |
sweet |
Serving temp: |
12° - 14° C |
ABV: |
12.5% |
Pairing Sugesstions: |
Shellfish, Grilled Lobster, Duck, Foie Gras, Walnuts, Blue Cheese, Roquefort, Cream, Tarte Tatin, Fruit-Based Desserts, Creme Brulee |
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