Sauternes
Carmes de Rieussec 2008
75cl
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Technical sheet
Type Of Wine: | sweet wine |
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Vintage: | 2008 Other vintages |
Appellation: | Sauternes (Bordeaux, France) |
Winery: | Château Rieussec |
Volume: | 75cl |
Grapes: | Muscadelle, Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc |
Allergens: | Contains Sulfites |
Alcohol Vol.: | 13.5% |
Description of Carmes de Rieussec 2008
Carmes de Rieussec 2008 (Muscadelle, Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc)
TASTING NOTES:
- Nose: Aromas of candied apricot, citrus and peach tilefish accompanied by a touch of honey. A scent that deserves to be enjoyed for a while.
- Mouth: High stickiness in the palate, breadth and balance culminating in a touch of great vivacity.
VINTAGE 2008: Spring frost affected the quantities of grapes and yields. August was benevolent in terms of weather and the end of summer was marked by moderate temperatures. September was warm and sunny, allowing the berries to reach perfect ripeness.
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The Winery
Château Rieussec

IN THE 18TH CENTURY, the Rieussec estate belonged to the Carmes de Langon monks. The confiscation of the estate during the revolution led to its public sale around 1790 as an "object of national heritage" to Mr. Marheilhac, the period's owner of Château La Louvière at Léognan.
More about the WineryReviews of Carmes de Rieussec 2008
This 2017 has a phenomenal QPR.
Château Rieussec Carmes de Rieussec 2017
Has a very cheerful colour. The 2016 taste was evident in the mouth.
A sweet that pairs well with moussaka.
Château Rieussec Carmes de Rieussec 2016
We paired the Carmes de Rieussec with a starter.
This 2015 was the recommended by a friends of us.
- View: Carmes de Rieussec Blanc 2008 shows a light golden yellow
- Nose: Aromas of candied apricots, citrus and white peach accompanied by a touch of honey. A scent that deserves to be enjoyed for a while.
- Mouth: The palate of great smoothness, breadth and balance that culminates in a touch of great vivacity.
MATCHING: a lemon cake
GRAPES: 85% Semillon and 15% Sauvignon Blanc
CELLAR: Château Rieussec