Chateau Rieussec Carmes de Rieussec (2020)

375mL / Sauternes / France

Category: Wine
Sub-Category: Sticky

Château Rieussec Carmes de Rieussec is a sweet white wine from the Sauternes region of Bordeaux, France. The wine is made from a blend of Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes, and is aged in oak barrels for 16 to 18 months.

The 2020 vintage of Carmes de Rieussec offers a vibrant golden color with green highlights. On the nose, it reveals intense aromas of ripe apricot, pineapple, and passion fruit, with subtle hints of honey and vanilla. The palate is rich and complex, with a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, delivering flavors of candied fruit, citrus, and spices. The finish is long and persistent, leaving a pleasant impression of freshness.

This wine is a great match for desserts such as fruit tarts, crème brûlée, or blue cheese, but also pairs well with foie gras or spicy Asian cuisine