{"product_id":"chateau-rieussec-sauternes-ac-carmes-de-rieussec-2023","title":"Château Rieussec Sauternes AC Carmes de Rieussec 2023","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"67\" data-start=\"0\" data-section-id=\"o7vsu0\"\u003eChâteau Rieussec Carmes de Rieussec 2023 Sauternes AC, France\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"636\" data-start=\"69\"\u003eCarmes de Rieussec 2023 is a Sauternes for those seeking the heritage and class of a great house in a wine with remarkable precision and refinement. As the second wine of Château Rieussec, it comes from an estate that has been classified as 1er Grand Cru Classé since 1855 and remains one of Sauternes' great references. In this appellation, botrytis is all-important. What is botrytis cinerea? It is the noble rot made possible here by the humidity around the Ciron, which gives Sauternes its concentrated, rich character. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"661\" data-start=\"638\" data-section-id=\"14jexaw\"\u003eVineyards and region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"788\" data-start=\"663\"\u003eThe allure of Carmes de Rieussec begins in Sauternes, one of Bordeaux's most famous sweet wine appellations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"815\" data-start=\"792\"\u003eLocation \/ Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Château Rieussec is located on the border of Fargues and Sauternes, on the left bank of the Garonne, approximately 50 km south of Bordeaux. This places the château right in the heart of the Sauternes appellation. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1086\" data-start=\"1062\"\u003ePrestigious location:\u003c\/strong\u003e The estate is situated directly next to Château d’Yquem, a detail that perfectly illustrates which part of Sauternes you find yourself in. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1264\" data-start=\"1254\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vineyards are located on gravelly, sandy clay soil, a terroir inextricably linked to Rieussec. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1435\" data-start=\"1411\"\u003eClimate \u0026amp; influences:\u003c\/strong\u003e The natural humidity of the Ciron creates ideal conditions here for Botrytis Cinerea, the fungus that makes great Sauternes possible. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1644\" data-start=\"1622\"\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e With 85 ha, Rieussec is one of the larger properties in Sauternes and Barsac. The vines for this wine are an average of 35 years old. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1842\" data-start=\"1817\" data-section-id=\"1nispz6\"\u003eVinification and aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1948\" data-start=\"1844\"\u003eIn the cellar, too, the approach is remarkably precise and plot-specific. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1967\" data-start=\"1952\"\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The grapes are pressed immediately upon arrival, after which the must, following settling, is transferred to new barriques for fermentation. Each plot is pressed and fermented separately, allowing for a very precise final assemblage. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2281\" data-start=\"2253\"\u003eAging \/ Maturation in wood:\u003c\/strong\u003e After fermentation, the wine remains on its lees and is stirred regularly until mid-December. This is followed by blending and approximately 12 months of barrel aging, which provides extra texture and a beautifully integrated oak influence. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2564\" data-start=\"2541\" data-section-id=\"9tra1w\"\u003eGrape composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2734\" data-start=\"2566\"\u003eThe blend is classic Sauternes, with Sémillon as the main component and aromatic support from Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2767\" data-start=\"2738\"\u003e82% Sémillon – Sauternes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sémillon forms the broad base and gives the wine its round, layered texture. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2923\" data-start=\"2887\"\u003e11% Sauvignon Blanc – Sauternes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sauvignon Blanc brings lift, freshness, and extra tension to the whole. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3067\" data-start=\"3037\"\u003e7% Muscadelle – Sauternes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Muscadelle provides a refined floral nuance in the aromatic profile. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3219\" data-start=\"3188\" data-section-id=\"1kwabyh\"\u003eTasting notes and serving suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3538\" data-start=\"3221\"\u003eLight gold in the glass, with aromas of candied apricot, citrus, white flowers, honey, white almond, and peach. On the palate, it is unctuous and precise, with a beautiful tension between ripe sweetness and fresh lift. The finish lingers long on candied fruit and floral notes. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3565\" data-start=\"3542\"\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–12 °C works best here, as this range maintains freshness while allowing the wine's rich texture to shine. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3753\" data-start=\"3739\"\u003eFood pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foie gras, blue cheeses, fruit desserts, and spicy Asian dishes pair beautifully with this wine. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3936\" data-start=\"3896\" data-section-id=\"dcovh9\"\u003eMore information about Château Rieussec\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4467\" data-start=\"3938\"\u003eChâteau Rieussec dates back to the 18th century when the estate was linked to the Carmelite monks of Langon. Since its acquisition by Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite in 1984, there has been a strong focus on meticulous selection and precise vinification, while its historic 1er Grand Cru Classé status from 1855 still positions the château as one of the great names of Sauternes. Carmes de Rieussec allows you to taste that heritage in a wine that clearly comes from the same serious house.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goessens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775920836687,"sku":"15000","price":22.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/chateau-rieussec-sauternes-ac-carmes-de-rieussec_15000.webp?v=1771590649","url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.be\/en\/products\/chateau-rieussec-sauternes-ac-carmes-de-rieussec-2023","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}