Château Rieussec Les Carmes de Rieussec
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The 2018 Les Carmes de Rieussec is a dessert wine from Château Rieussec in Sauternes, Bordeaux, France. It is made from Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Grapes are pressed as soon as they arrive at the winery. After settling, the musts go to new barrels for fermentation, with each plot pressed and fermented separately. The wines stay on the lees and are stirred regularly until mid-December, then racked and blended before aging about 12 months in barrel.
The nose is subtle, with initial minerality and notes of hot stone and dry grass after a storm. Fresh apricot and white flowers follow. A Sauvignon aroma guides on the nose and palate, with a light lemony feel and plenty of freshness. The confit is discreet, and the wood is well integrated, giving life to a chiseled wine.