Carmes de Rieussec 2022

Carmes de Rieussec 2022: Sauternes Elegance with Refreshing Purity

The second wine of the prestigious Château Rieussec, Carmes de Rieussec is born from an exceptional 85-hectare terroir of sandy-gravelly-clay soils at the junction of Fargues and Sauternes. The influence of the Ciron, a small tributary of the Garonne, creates ideal conditions for the development of botrytis cinerea, the noble rot that gives sweet wines their unique character.

Crafted from a harmonious blend of Sémillon (58%), Sauvignon (25%), and Muscadelle (17%), this 2022 vintage benefits from parcel-by-parcel vinification in barrels and 12 months of aging on lees with regular bâtonnage.

Nose: Intense aromatic expression revealing attractive candied fruit notes, particularly apricot, enhanced by floral rose touches brought by the Muscadelle.

Color: Beautiful luminous golden hue characteristic of sweet wines.

Palate: Remarkable finesse where the candied character expresses itself with delicacy. The fresh and elegant finish brings perfect balance to this wine, both indulgent and harmonious.

After harvest, the grapes are pressed and vinified plot by plot. Following settling, the musts are barreled separately for fermentation. The wines are regularly stirred on their lees (bâtonnage) until mid-December, before racking and blending. Ageing continues in barrels for approximately 12 months.