Chateau Rieussec • Sauternes, France
Carmes de Rieussec Sauternes is the second wine of Château Rieussec, a Premier Cru Classé estate in Sauternes neighborin…Carmes de Rieussec Sauternes is the second wine of Château Rieussec, a Premier Cru Classé estate in Sauternes neighboring Château d’Yquem, crafted mainly from botrytised Sémillon with smaller portions of Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. Desi…Learn More »
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Carmes de Rieussec Sauternes is the second wine of Château Rieussec, a Premier Cru Classé estate in Sauternes neighboring Château d’Yquem, crafted mainly from botrytised Sémillon with smaller portions of Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. Designed to be more approachable young than the grand vin, it typically offers generous sweetness balanced by bright acidity, with expressive aromas of candied citrus, apricot, honey and floral notes that reflect t…Learn More »
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Carmes de Rieussec Sauternes is the second wine of Château Rieussec, a Premier Cru Classé estate in Sauternes neighboring Château d’Yquem, crafted mainly from botrytised Sémillon with smaller portions of Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. Designed to be more approachable young than the grand vin, it typically offers generous sweetness balanced by bright acidity, with expressive aromas of candied citrus, apricot, honey and floral notes that reflect the misty, botrytis-friendly terroir of Fargues and Sauternes.