Carmes De Rieussec Sauternes AOC (375ml)(Château Rieussec Grand Cru Classé AOC 2nd wine)


Carmes De Rieussec Sauternes AOC (375ml)(Château Rieussec Grand Cru Classé AOC 2nd wine)

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%
Residual sugar 91 g/l
Total acidity 3.8 g/l
pH 3.66

APPEARANCE
Beautiful sparkling gold colour.

NOSE
Intense nose with beautiful aromatic complexity.
Mellow, slightly minty notes promise good balance.

PALATE
The palate is well balanced with the wine’s freshness underscored by a pleasant acidity.
There are notes of dried fig accompanied again by dried apricot. Subtly toasted oaky notes contribute to the wine’s roundness and smoothness.

AGEING
12 months in French oak barrels.

PAIRING
Perfect as tradition dictates for desserts, foie gras and blue cheeses, it can be easily combined with mild spicy.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
This wine has already substantially opened up and it will be at its peak in about 5 years.

RATINGS

4

Grape Variety
84% Sémillon, 12% Sauvignon Blanc, 4% Muscadelle
Vintage
2019
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Categories: White, France
Tags: 2019, Imported, Wine
Technical Data
Alcohol: 14%
Appearance
Beautiful sparkling gold colour.
Nose
Intense nose with beautiful aromatic complexity.
Palate
The palate is well balanced with the wine’s freshness underscored by a pleasant acidity.
Ageing
12 months in French oak barrels.
Pairing
Perfect as tradition dictates for desserts, foie gras and blue cheeses, it can be easily combined with mild spicy.
Sweetness Acidity Tannin Body Alcohol

Flavor Profile Summary

Sweetness 3 / 5
Acidity 3 / 5
Tannin 3 / 5
Body 3 / 5
Alcohol 3 / 5
Vintage 2019
Grape Variety Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle, Semillon
by Producer Château Rieussec
by Style Sweet
Wine Type White
Region Bordeaux
Country of Origin France