2021 Château Rieussec Carmes De Rieussec Sauternes
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Sauternes (Appellation) |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Grape | , |
| Content (Alc) | 0.375 ltr (12.5%) |
| Drink window | 2023 - 2040 |
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Description
Château Rieussec, together with Château d'Yquem, belongs to the absolute top among Sauternes wines. Rieussec has the status of 1st Grand Cru 1855. Rieussec is owned by Les Domaines Barons de Rothschild. In addition to the well-known sweet dessert wine from the Sauternes, they also make a very nice dry white wine. The R de Rieussec.
Château Rieussec is one of the best houses in Sauternes and is Premier Cru Classé classified. The 2021 vintage of the house's second wine is now on the market. Just like the Rieussec Grand Vin, this second wine is being relaunched in a completely new version with a new label and ecologically responsible bottle. Carmes de Rieussec 2021 is made from 61% Sémillon and 39% Sauvignon Blanc with a maturation of 12 months in new oak barrels.
Specifications
| Block Bundle Options | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | White |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Sauternes (Appellation) |
| Winery | Chateau Rieussec |
| Grape | Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Drinking as of | 2023 |
| Drinking till | 2040 |
| Alcohol % | 12.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.375 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 91 |
| James Suckling rating | 91 |
| Vinous rating | 93 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Dry, Aged on wood, Powerful, Mineral, Tense, Full, White fruit |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 91
Reviewed by:
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2020 - 2034
Composed of 94% Semillon, 3% Sauvignon Blanc and 3% Muscadelle, the pale lemon-gold colored 2017 Carmes de Rieussec comes bounding out of the glass with rambunctious scents of candied citrus peel, pineapple tart, green mango and fresh apricots with hints of honeycomb, musk perfume and lime blossoms. The medium to full-bodied palate explodes with tropical and stone fruit flavors, offering seamless freshness and a long, honey-laced finish. Yum!
Published: Mar 16, 2020
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James Suckling
CARMES DE RIEUSSEC SAUTERNES 2018
Thursday, April 11, 2019
CountryFrance
RegionBordeaux
Vintage2018
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Score
90-91
A pretty second wine of Rieussec with creamy, cooked pear and apple character. Some soufflé character, too. Medium body, medium sweet and a fresh finish.
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Vinous
93
Drinking Window
2022 - 2032
From: 2017 Bordeaux – Mirror, Mirror on The Wall… (Mar 2020)
The 2017 Carmes de Rieussec is dazzling. Here, too, the winemaking team captured a striking balance of richness and energy. Most second wines from Sauternes these days are light and floral. The Carmes has plenty of those qualities, but it is far from an easygoing Sauternes; rather it packs a serious punch. Lemon confit, passion fruit, exotic flowers and mint meld into the creamy, resonant finish.
- By Antonio Galloni on December 2019
(90-93)
From: 2017 Bordeaux: The Heart of the Matter (May 2018)
Lemon confit, white flowers and mint are all laced throughout the 2017 Carmes de Rieussec. Fresh and light on its feet, with notable vibrancy, the Carmes hits all the right notes. The balance here is simply unreal, especially for a second wine. Picking a bit earlier and an increased emphasis in freshness is felt throughout the Rieussec range, but it is especially felt in the Carmes, a mid-weight, super-finessed wine that offers tons of depth while also staying light on its feet.
- By Antonio Galloni on April 2018
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The absolute top with renowned Château d'Yquem among dessert wines. Rieussec has the status of 1st Grand Cru 1855. Rieussec is owned by Les Domaines Barons de Rothschild. Château Rieussec has been a leading wine in Sauternes for generations. Ranked a Premier Grand Cru in 1855, it is made with a subtle blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle.
Château Rieussec, together with Château d'Yquem, belongs to the absolute top among Sauternes wines. Rieussec has the status of 1st Grand Cru 1855. Rieussec is owned by Les Domaines Barons de Rothschild. In addition to the well-known sweet dessert wine from the Sauternes, they also make a very nice dry white wine. The R de Rieussec.
Château Rieussec is one of the best houses in Sauternes and is Premier Cru Classé classified. The 2021 vintage of the house's second wine is now on the market. Just like the Rieussec Grand Vin, this second wine is being relaunched in a completely new version with a new label and ecologically responsible bottle. Carmes de Rieussec 2021 is made from 61% Sémillon and 39% Sauvignon Blanc with a maturation of 12 months in new oak barrels.
| Block Bundle Options | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | White |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Sauternes (Appellation) |
| Winery | Chateau Rieussec |
| Grape | Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Drinking as of | 2023 |
| Drinking till | 2040 |
| Alcohol % | 12.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.375 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 91 |
| James Suckling rating | 91 |
| Vinous rating | 93 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Dry, Aged on wood, Powerful, Mineral, Tense, Full, White fruit |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 91
Reviewed by:
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2020 - 2034
Composed of 94% Semillon, 3% Sauvignon Blanc and 3% Muscadelle, the pale lemon-gold colored 2017 Carmes de Rieussec comes bounding out of the glass with rambunctious scents of candied citrus peel, pineapple tart, green mango and fresh apricots with hints of honeycomb, musk perfume and lime blossoms. The medium to full-bodied palate explodes with tropical and stone fruit flavors, offering seamless freshness and a long, honey-laced finish. Yum!
Published: Mar 16, 2020
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
James Suckling
CARMES DE RIEUSSEC SAUTERNES 2018
Thursday, April 11, 2019
CountryFrance
RegionBordeaux
Vintage2018
CHECK PRICE
DOWNLOAD SHELFTALKER
Score
90-91
A pretty second wine of Rieussec with creamy, cooked pear and apple character. Some soufflé character, too. Medium body, medium sweet and a fresh finish.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
93
Drinking Window
2022 - 2032
From: 2017 Bordeaux – Mirror, Mirror on The Wall… (Mar 2020)
The 2017 Carmes de Rieussec is dazzling. Here, too, the winemaking team captured a striking balance of richness and energy. Most second wines from Sauternes these days are light and floral. The Carmes has plenty of those qualities, but it is far from an easygoing Sauternes; rather it packs a serious punch. Lemon confit, passion fruit, exotic flowers and mint meld into the creamy, resonant finish.
- By Antonio Galloni on December 2019
(90-93)
From: 2017 Bordeaux: The Heart of the Matter (May 2018)
Lemon confit, white flowers and mint are all laced throughout the 2017 Carmes de Rieussec. Fresh and light on its feet, with notable vibrancy, the Carmes hits all the right notes. The balance here is simply unreal, especially for a second wine. Picking a bit earlier and an increased emphasis in freshness is felt throughout the Rieussec range, but it is especially felt in the Carmes, a mid-weight, super-finessed wine that offers tons of depth while also staying light on its feet.
- By Antonio Galloni on April 2018
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
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The absolute top with renowned Château d'Yquem among dessert wines. Rieussec has the status of 1st Grand Cru 1855. Rieussec is owned by Les Domaines Barons de Rothschild. Château Rieussec has been a leading wine in Sauternes for generations. Ranked a Premier Grand Cru in 1855, it is made with a subtle blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle.
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