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Carmes de Rieussec Domaines Barons de Rothschild - Château Rieussec White wine ● Sauternes

2012 75cl
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  • Photo for illustration purposes only. Vintage sold: 2012
    Carmes de Rieussec - Domaines Barons de Rothschild - Château Rieussec - 2012 - Blanc
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    In a few words ...

    Second wine of Château Rieussec, Grand Cru Classé 1855, Carmes de Rieussec is a blend of Semillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle grapes. Planted on gravel-covered silty soil, the vines are meticulously hand-harvested in several selections to make the most of the botrytized grapes. After 18 months' ageing in oak barrels, this elegant sweet white wine with golden hues, produced in AOP Sauternes, reveals ... subtle aromas of gourmet pineapple on the nose. Citrus fruit dominates: enjoy as an aperitif, with foie gras or with goat's or blue cheeses.  Read more

    Tasting notes

    Appearance

    A beautiful golden yellow color.

    Aroma

    Rich, complex aromas.

    Wine Floral | Soft | Spicy

    Taste

    Young sweet whites are delicious, slightly jammy but still full of acidity. With age, they evolve towards more concentrated aromas, such as the bitterness of candied orange, hints of salted butter caramel and aromas of vanilla.

    Wine Aromatique | Fumé | Tendre

    Product details

    Keeps

    20 years

    Peak

    9

    Service

    10°C

    Grape varieties Muscadelle, Sauvignon blanc, Semillon

    Terroir Grave

    Culture type

    Reasoned agriculture

    Alcohol

    13.5%

    Content

    75cl

    Decanting

    -

    Food and wine pairings

    Meat

    Foie gras, pintade, faisan

    Cheeses

    Fromages persillés (Roquefort, Bleu)

    Desserts

    Desserts à base de fruits blancs, jaunes et exotiques

    Guides reviews

    4.47/5

    (3 ratings by guides)

    91 / 100 Wine Spectator

    88 / 100 James Suckling

    89 / 100 Wine Decider

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    5/ 5
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    Superb Sauternes: bewitching nose of flowers and fruit, bouquet of quince and pear and a finish that never ends.
    4.5/ 5
    4.5
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    very good wine, enjoyed in moderation, fast delivery

    Domaines Barons de Rothschild - Château Rieussec

    Domaines Barons de Rothschild - Château Rieussec is a domain from the region Bordeaux in France, that produces 41 wines available to purchase, including the wine Carmes de Rieussec 2012.

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