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Carmes de Rieussec Domaines Barons de Rothschild - Château Rieussec White wine ● Sauternes
2014 75clHAC
90
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RP
91
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JS
89
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WS
Photo for illustration purposes only. Vintage sold: 2014
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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.
"Less concentrated than its predecessor, Rieussec's second wine is pale gold in color, with a delicate bouquet of crumb, apricot and white flowers. On the palate, the wine is rich and full-bodied, with toffee aromas typical of wines from botrytized harvests. The long, harmonious finish augurs well for the future.
Tasting notes
Appearance
The robe can vary over the entire range of colors from pale gold to coppery gold through straw yellow.
Aroma
In the main aromatic field of soft and sweet Bordeaux we find the flower, the fresh fruits, the exotic fruits but also spicy notes and empireumatiques (wood, cinnamon, vanilla ...).
Wine Floral | Soft | Spicy
Taste
The sweet white young are delicious, they are slightly jammy but still retain acidity. With age they evolve on more concentrated aromas, such as the bitter orange confit and small notes of salted butter caramel.
Product details
Keeps
20 years
Peak
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Service
8°C
Grape varieties Muscadelle, Sauvignon blanc, Semillon
Terroir The defining element of sweet wines is a mushroom, botrytis cinerea which settles on bunches of grapes and allows their development if specific. This mushroom develops particularly well in the appellation area.
Culture type
Reasoned agriculture
Alcohol
13.5%
Content
75cl
Decanting
-
Food and wine pairings
Starters
Oysters
Meat
Foie gras, guinea fowl, pheasant, exotic spicy dishes
Fish and seafood
Raw salmon
Cheeses
Blue cheese (Roquefort)
Desserts
Desserts made from white, yellow and exotic fruits
Guides reviews
1 / 3 Le Guide Hachette
90 / 100 Parker Wine Advocate
91 / 100 James Suckling
89 / 100 Wine Spectator
91 / 100 Vinous
91 / 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 55 wines available to purchase, including the wine Carmes de Rieussec 2014.
Appellation
Sauternes
The appellation Sauternes is part of the region of Bordeaux from France which include Domaines Barons de Rothschild - Château Rieussec and its 55 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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