2011 Les Carmes de Rieussec
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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 and intense and satisfying. Just enough freshness. (JH)
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
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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)
About the producer

Ch. Rieussec is a top, Premier Cru Classé Sauternes estate that is part of the Domaines Barons de Rothschild stable, along with First Growth Ch. Lafite Rothschild.