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Carmes de Rieussec 2017

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Sauternes and Barsac
ColourSweet White
TypeStill
Grape VarietySauvignon Blanc/Semillon

The second wine of Chateau Rieussec.

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Tasting Notes

A lovely second wine with cooked apples and peaches. Honey, too. Full-bodied, very sweet and bright.

93
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, January 2020

Bright, pale gold in the glass with an effusive nose of honeydew melon, apricots and marmalade, this pure and fruit-driven Sauternes is very enticing on the nose. The palate is honeyed and sweet, but immediately cut by refreshing acidity, giving a very lifted and fleet-footed impression - not cloying in the slightest. This freshness reveals purity of pineapple, heather honey and mango fruits. There is an underlying earthiness of botrytis, but the spices in the background are subtle and integrated. It finishes long and fine, with the focus remaining on the honeyed fruit at the core. A moreish and approachable style.

92+
Farr Vintners, Farr Tasting, July 2020

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!

91
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, RobertParker.com, March 2020
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