2012 Château Rieussec Carmes De Rieussec Sauternes

Château Rieussec

Carmes De Rieussec Sauternes

Dessert Wine from Bordeaux, France

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R695

Bottle size:

750 ml

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Bouquet of white flowers, acacia and honeysuckle. On the palate, the sweetness is present from the start with notes of honey; the wine then confirms a balanced, harmonious structure and the moderately long finish ends with a pleasant, fairly lively expression.
Honey
Minerality
Acacia
Honeysuckle

Château Rieussec

For several generations Chateau Rieussec has been the leading name in Sauternes wines. As early as 1868 Charles Cocks remarked “Beyond any of the others Rieussec produces wines very similar to Yquem wines”. Extensive pruning and the sparing use of natural fertilizer helps keep production low. The techniques remain traditional and specific to the Sauternes region. In terms of yields the traditional reference is that a single vine should produce a bottle of wine. Here though a single vine produces about a glass of wine. Traditional fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats and can last as long as two months. The wine is aged for 16 to 26 months in oak barrels produced mostly at Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) cooperage and half are renewed each year. Classified Premier Grand Cru in 1855 Rieussec has held its reputation and the quality of its wine throughout the difficult years which Sauternes properties have been through. Albert Vuillier who took over in 1971 has paid special attention to the development of the vineyard and pushed the standard of the wines produced to the highest level. This policy has paid dividends since in recent years Rieussec has received particular acclaim in numerous tastings of the Premier Cru of Sauternes. In 1985 wishing to consolidate Rieussec's position Albert Vuillier entered into partnership with Les Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) to go even further in the elusive search for the perfect Sauternes.

Description

Bouquet of white flowers, acacia and honeysuckle. On the palate, the sweetness is present from the start with notes of honey; the wine then confirms a balanced, harmonious structure and the moderately long finish ends with a pleasant, fairly lively expression.

Honey
Honey
Minerality
Minerality
Acacia
Acacia
Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle

Food Pairing

Pairs very well with foie gras.

Poultry
Poultry
Seafood
Seafood
Chocolate
Chocolate
Dessert
Dessert

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