Château Rieussec
Château Rieussec Carmes de Rieussec Sauternes
4.0
Expert Rating
3.9
Most Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Château Rieussec Carmes de Rieussec Sauternes is a delightful wine that showcases the expertise of its producer. Hailing from the prestigious Sauternes appellation, this wine is crafted from carefully selected grapes grown in exceptional vineyards. The vineyard features unique soil composition and ideal microclimate, allowing for the development of noble rot, which imparts the wine with its signature sweetness and complexity. The winemaking process involves meticulous attention to detail, including hand-harvesting and selective sorting of the grapes. The result is a beautifully balanced wine with luscious flavors of honey, apricot, and citrus, complemented by a refreshing acidity.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
The Château Rieussec's blend takes its name from the Carmes de Langon monastery that stood at the site of the current estate in the 18th century.Crafted from Sémillon with a touch of Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle, this wine delights with magnificent aromas of lemons, peaches, mandarins, and honey. On the palate, opulent notes of apricots shine through, offering a fruity delight for the senses!
EXPERT RATING
4.0
Profile
Sweetness:
Luscious
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Gentle
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (3)
Sémillon
Sauvignon Blanc
ORIGINS
Winery: Château Rieussec
Region: Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a renowned French wine region located in the southwest of the country, along the Atlantic coast. It is one of the world’s most famous and prestigious wine regions, renowned for its high-quality wines and centuries-old winemaking tradition.
The history of winemaking in Bordeaux dates back to the 8th century, when the region was first planted with vines. Over the centuries, the region has become renowned for its high-quality wines, and today it is one of the most important wine regions in the world.CUSTOMER RATING
3.9
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