Description
In history, and particularly in the 18th century, Domaine de Rieussec belonged to the monks of the Carmelites of Langon. The confiscation of the Domain to the revolution led to its sale in 1790 as “National Good” to Mr Marheilhac, owner at the time of Château La Louvière in Léognan. In the 1855 classification, Mr Mayne is the owner. The quality of the Rieussec terroir is recognized as the Premier Cru Classé of Sauternes and Barsac.
From this date, the history of Château Rieussec is dotted with changes of ownership. Château Rieussec was acquired by the Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) in 1984, the estate then had 110 ha including 68 ha of vines. To better express the Château’s potential, rigorous measures are put in place with, among other things, more meticulous grain sorting and fermentation in barrels, which allows a much finer selection during the blending of the great wine. Carmes de Rieussec is the second wine of the property. The name Carmes de Rieussec refers to the monks of the Carmelites of Langon, owners of the estate of Rieussec in the eighteenth century.
Tasting Notes
Beautiful golden color with shine. The nose already surprises with its delicacy. The aging in barrels is still present but blends perfectly with the notes of apricot and candied melon. The attack is light then the wine takes on a good amplitude to gradually fill the whole mouth. The wine is not marked by the often excessive heat of the vintage. The finish is long and precise. This is a wine that is already perfectly open and will reach its peak in about 5 years.
