Carmes de Rieussec 2016

A direct introduction to Sauternes, with peach and mirabelle plum notes, gilded by orange blossom honey details throughout. Drink now through 2026. 500 cases made.

A quince and pineapple nose is followed by passion fruit and white peach flesh on the palate. It’s a lovely fresh and floral Sauternes.

Sweet honey, lemon rind and cooked pineapple. Medium sweet, medium-bodied and an easy finish with toffee and caramel undertones to the cooked fruit. Second wine of Rieussec. Drink in 2021.

The 2016 Carmes de Rieussec is absolutely gorgeous. Hints of passionfruit, pineapple and mint all run through this gracious Sauternes. Medium in body, open-knit and accessible, the 2016 is easy to drink and enjoy right now. The 2016 Carmes is an absolutely delicious second wine from Rieussec that emphasizes freshness and immediacy. Residual sugar is relatively modest at 120 grams per liter.

Pale golden yellow with silver reflections. Fresh nuances of orange zest, ripe apricot and delicate honey blossom. Complex, powerful, vivid young oak, pleasant sweetness, yellow tropical fruit on the finish, with power and poise.

Much more aromatic than the grand vin with attractive yellow fruit notes, almond, saffron and a fine toastiness. The palate is medium bodied with a fresh backbone, pineapple and sweet citrus notes with fine drinkability, freshness and length.

A beautiful burst of fruit in this sweet, sapid wine. It does its job well: indulgent, silky on the palate, with pure, clean fruit.

Pale golden-yellow. A bouquet of good intensity with notes of citrus and saffron. Smooth, candied, and creamy attack. Lovely balance on the palate thanks to a juicy structure that holds the wine together well. A gourmet wine that is already very approachable.

Packed with ripe, honeyed Sémillon, this wine has richness while also keeping plenty of freshness. Acidity and a crisp edge are balanced with the intense orange marmalade and spice flavors that will make this wine develop well. Drink from 2022.