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Carmes de Rieussec 2011

Name: Carmes de Rieussec 2011
Brand: Château Rieussec
SKU: 1005/11
Price: 29.5 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.46 (140 reviews)

2nd wine of Ch. Rieussec -

Bordeaux

Sauternes

- White - See details

J. Robinson | 16

Bettane & Desseauve | 15.5

Wine Spectator | 90

€177.00 Incl. VAT

(

€29.50 / Unit

)

Packaging : a box of 6 Bottles (75cl)

1 x 75CL

€31.00

6 x 75CL

€177.00

In-Stock

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Marks and reviews

/20

Vinum

Easy-drinking, exotic, with notes of exotic fruits on the finish.

/100

Wine Spectator

James Molesworth

Bold, with ginger, creamed peach, warm piecrust, quince and creamed pear notes all bolted together and wrapped with a flattering, warm tarte Tatin hint. Delivers more oomph than cut. For fans of the broader, fuller style. Drink now through 2021.

/20

Jancis Robinson

Julia Harding MW

85% Sémillon, 10% Sauvignon Blanc and some Muscadelle. Second wine of Ch Rieussec. Barley sugar and cedary/oaky aromas. Richly viscous and full of caramelised orange flavours as well as a sour freshness. This is not chilled so it is not really flattered, but it is very sweet, intense and satisfying. Just enough freshness. (JH)

/100

Wine Enthusiast

R.V.

2011 was a great year for Sauternes and this second wine of Rieussec shows great botrytis weight and richness as well as a floral and fruity character. Bitter orange marmalade and honey give this still-youthful wine its sweeter and fruitier side. Drink from 2016.

Description

2011 Sauternes 2e Vin du Chateau Rieussec

Les Carmes de Rieussec is classified as Second Vin du Chateau Rieussec, in the Sauternes appellation. The 2011 vintage is 84% Semillon, 12% Sauvignon, and 4% Muscadelle. The nose exudes acacia flower, fresh peach and candied apricot. The palate offers a very round attack followed by tension, and more mineral notes leading to a very long and expressive, fruity finish.