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Carmes de Rieussec 2022

Carmes de Rieussec

2022

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£47.45

/ 0.75 L btl
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Spec sheet

TypeNoble Rot wine
Region
Grapes
Producer
AllergensContains sulfites
Alcohol contenti14.0%

What does this wine taste like?

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Straw yellow / Greenish glints / Clean / Bright
Bouquet
Varietal notes / Fresh / Fruit aromas / Exotic fruits / Expressive
Mouth
Straightforward / Velvety / Spicy notes / Balsamic notes / Honey / Long / Vivacious

Drinking and storing

Serve between 8ºC and 10ºC

Ratings and awards

201889-91 PK90-91 SK
201791 PK93 SK
201691 PK91 SK90 DC
201591 PK93 SK100 WS
201488-90 PK91 SK
201390 WS92 DC
PK: ParkerSK: SucklingWS: Wine spectatorDC: Decanter

Wine critics reviewsReviews by Parker and Suckling

Pale lemon-gold colored, the 2018 Carmes de Rieussec is a little youthfully mute to begin, offering glimpses at lemon meringue pie, lime cordial and beeswax scents with touches of baking bread and marzipan. The palate is appealingly rich and packed with citrus and spice layers, finishing long and honeyed.

— Lisa Perrotti-Brown (30/04/2019)Robert Parker Wine Advocate Vintage 2018 - 89-91 PARKER

A lovely second wine with cooked apples and peaches. Honey, too. Full-bodied, very sweet and bright.

— James Suckling (10/01/2020)JamesSuckling.com Vintage 2017 - 93 SUCKLING

Customer reviews

4.3/5
3 reviews
Vintage:

Winemaking

Ageing period18 months
Type of woodFrench oak

The winery

Château Rieussec

Château Rieussec

Château Rieussec is one of the most emblematic properties of the Sauternes appellation in Bordeaux. Classified as Premier Grand Cru Classé in 1855, it is located in Fargues, very close to the mythical Château d'Yquem. Since 1984, it has belonged to Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), which has further enhanced its prestige through sustainable practices and meticulous winemaking. Its sweet wines, made mainly from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle affected by noble rot...

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