Chateau Rieussec
Carmes de Rieussec Sauternes 0.375L 2023
| Denomination | AOC Sauternes |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,375 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Bordeaux (France) |
| Grape varieties | 87% Semillon, 7% Sauvignon, 6% Muscadelle |
| Aging | Aged for 18 months in French oak barriques (50% new) |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Carmes de Rieussec Sauternes from Château Rieussec is a sweet wine that fully expresses the character of Sauternes. This blend combines Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle varieties, offering a rich and balanced sip. Ageing in French oak barrels 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 honey and dried fruit followed by a touch of caramel, making it ideal to accompany blue cheeses, pâté and foie gras.
Where it comes from
This 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 sandy-clay gravel soils rich in alluvial pebbles 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.
How it is produced
The production process is based on selective harvests 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 separate barrels, allowing for a rigorous selection of the blend. The wine then matures for eighteen months in French oak barrels, thus defining its aromatic structure and ensuring a balanced, elegant and extremely persistent finish.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1790, Carmes de Rieussec 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 noble rot which allows for the concentration of intense candied fruit aromas. The oenological expertise of Eric Kohler is then expressed through ageing in French oak barriques for 18 months, ensuring a refined balance and unforgettable persistence.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1790
- Oenologist: Eric Kohler
- Hectares: 93
Château Rieussec vineyard extends to the border of Fargues and Sauternes, and adjoins Château d’Yquem. Rieussec is one of the largest properties in Sauternes and Barsac, the vineyard covers 93 hectares of gravelly sandy-clay soil.
The iconic grape variety of Sauternes, Sémillon, dominates (90%), followed by Sauvignon (7%) and Muscadelle (3%). Traditional Sauternes techniques are used and the harvests are carried out with selective pickings depending on the ripeness of the grapes and evolution of botrytis cinerea (noble rot). They last for 6 to 8 weeks from September to November.
Production is low and firmly in the hands on Mother Nature. The traditional saying is that a single vine should produce a bottle of wine. Here, though, a single vine produces about a glass of wine! Read more
| Name | Carmes de Rieussec Sauternes 0.375L 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White dessert wine dessert wine |
| Denomination | Sauternes AOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,375 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 87% Semillon, 7% Sauvignon, 6% Muscadelle |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Vendor | Chateau Rieussec |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1790, Carmes de Rieussec 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 noble rot which allows for the concentration of intense candied fruit aromas. The oenological expertise of Eric Kohler is then expressed through ageing in French oak barriques for 18 months, ensuring a refined balance and unforgettable persistence. |
| Origin | On the border between Fargues and Sauternes, adjacent to Château d’Yquem |
| Soil composition | Gravelly sandy-clay; clay-limestone alternation with alluvial pebbles known as Grave |
| Harvest | From September to November |
| Production technique | Traditional Sauternes techniques; selective harvesting with the development of Botrytis cinerea (noble rot); fermentation in barriques; ageing for 18 months in French oak barriques (50% new) |
| Wine making | After the harvest, the grapes are immediately pressed by parcel. The must from each parcel, after racking, is placed in separate barriques to undergo fermentation. |
| Aging | Aged for 18 months in French oak barriques (50% new) |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |