Carmes de Rieussec 2016 Bouteille (75cl)
Les Carmes de Rieussec 2016 is the second sweet white wine of Château Rieussec, in the Sauternes appellation in Bordeaux. Stemming from a blend of 90% Sémillon, 7% Sauvignon, and 3% Muscadelle, it is produced by Domaines Barons de Rothschild. The Wine Advocate awards it 91/100 and advises a tasting window between 2019 and 2033; James Suckling also rates it 91/100. Critics describe a rich, medium-sweet wine driven by clean freshness, featuring nuances of candied citrus, stone fruits, honey, and a spicy finish.
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La bouteille proposée
- Size
- Bottle (75cl)
- Label Condition
- Perfect
- Fill Level
- Perfect
- Capsule Condition
- Perfect
Identité du vin
Château Rieussec
- Owner
- Domaines Barons de Rothschild
Les Carmes de Rieussec
Carmes de Rieussec is the second sweet wine of Château Rieussec, in the Sauternes appellation. It is selected from the same lots as the grand vin and is generally distinguished by a fine aromatic amplitude dominated by citrus fruits.
- Origin of the cuvée name
- The name refers to the Carmelite monks of Langon, who owned the Rieussec estate in the 18th century.
- Style of the cuvée
- Aromatic and ample sweet Sauternes, consistently marked by a predominance of citrus fruits and seeking freshness and balance.
- Position within the range
- Second sweet wine of Château Rieussec, positioned below the classified grand vin and alongside the dry white R de Rieussec.
Histoire de la cuvée
This cuvée perpetuates in its name the memory of the Carmelite monks of Langon, to whom the Rieussec estate belonged in the 18th century. It is now officially presented under the name "Carmes de Rieussec".
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