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Carmes de Rieussec Domaines Barons de Rothschild - Château Rieussec White wine ● Sauternes
2012 75cl
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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
91 / 100 Wine Spectator
88 / 100 James Suckling
89 / 100 Wine Decider
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Jean-MichelG
• 2 reviews • Registered since 2020 • Reviewed on the 2015 vintage of this wine on 04/11/2020
Superb Sauternes: bewitching nose of flowers and fruit, bouquet of quince and pear and a finish that never ends.
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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.
Appellation
Sauternes
The appellation Sauternes is part of the region of Bordeaux from France which include Domaines Barons de Rothschild - Château Rieussec and its 41 cuvées. Spread over 80% red wines, but also 11% white wines, 9% rosé, this region is 6 million hectolitres per yer (80% red wines + white wines (dry, sweet and fortified), clairet and crémant rosés).
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