{"product_id":"carmes-de-rieussec-sauternes-0-375l-2023","title":"Carmes de Rieussec Sauternes 0.375L 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarmes de Rieussec Sauternes from Château Rieussec is a sweet wine that fully expresses the character of Sauternes. This \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e combines Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle varieties, offering a rich and balanced sip. Ageing in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e gives it an elegant profile, with perfectly integrated woody notes. On the nose, it reveals aromas of mango, pineapple, candied fruit, vanilla and honeysuckle. On the palate, it is enveloping, with hints of \u003cstrong\u003ehoney and dried fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e followed by a touch of caramel, making it ideal to accompany blue cheeses, pâté and foie gras.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from the renowned vineyards of Sauternes, stretching to the border with Fargues and located adjacent to Château d’Yquem. The estate covers ninety-three hectares, with vines rooted in \u003cstrong\u003esandy-clay gravel soils\u003c\/strong\u003e rich in \u003cstrong\u003ealluvial pebbles\u003c\/strong\u003e known as Grave, ideal for promoting exceptional aromatic concentration. Historically documented since 1790, the property operates under the prestigious guidance of Château Rieussec, enhancing the specific pedoclimatic characteristics to define the wine’s distinctive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process is based on \u003cstrong\u003eselective harvests\u003c\/strong\u003e closely linked to the development of Botrytis cinerea, the famous noble rot. The manual harvest extends over several weeks in autumn, with yields deliberately kept low. The grapes are pressed by individual plot and the must ferments in \u003cstrong\u003eseparate barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing for a rigorous selection of the blend. The wine then matures for eighteen months in French oak barrels, thus defining its \u003cstrong\u003earomatic structure\u003c\/strong\u003e and ensuring a balanced, elegant and extremely persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1790, \u003cstrong\u003eCarmes de Rieussec\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the pinnacle of its appellation, with vineyards stretching over 93 hectares bordering the renowned Château d’Yquem. Under the prestigious stewardship of Domaines Barons de Rothschild, this sweet wine is born from a meticulous harvest, reliant on the development of \u003cstrong\u003enoble rot\u003c\/strong\u003e which allows for the concentration of intense candied fruit aromas. The oenological expertise of Eric Kohler is then expressed through \u003cstrong\u003eageing in French oak barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e for 18 months, ensuring a refined balance and unforgettable persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chateau Rieussec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46222796980395,"sku":"60495","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/carmes-de-rieussec-sauternes-0-375l-2023_60495_1_d3bbf1ff-349c-4071-a6eb-f86f66114dc5.webp?v=1773811723","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/carmes-de-rieussec-sauternes-0-375l-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}