Carmes de Rieussec
When cold autumn mornings send mist drifting along the Garonne, Sauternes & Barsac become the stage for Carmes de Rieussec—the second wine of Château Rieussec. Parcels spanning the communes of Sauternes and Fargues balance humidity, sunlight and well‑drained gravel‑clay soils, creating the classic conditions for Botrytis cinerea and a harvest carried out in successive, highly selective passes.
In the cellar, everything is geared to precision: gentle pressing, careful clarification and a controlled fermentation—often in barrel—before a measured élevage in French oak refines texture and longevity. The blend is built around Sémillon, complemented by Sauvignon Blanc and a touch of Muscadelle to shape aromatic lift, tension and structure.
As a gateway to a Premier Cru Classé signature, Carmes de Rieussec translates noble‑rot craftsmanship into an accessible, polished Sauternes, where terroir leads the narrative and balance is the real luxury.Carmes de Rieussec
When cold autumn mornings send mist drifting along the Garonne, Sauternes & Barsac become the stage for Carmes de Rieussec—the second wine of Château Rieussec. Parcels spanning the communes of Sauternes and Fargues balance humidity, sunlight and well‑drained gravel‑clay soils, creating the classic conditions for Botrytis cinerea and a harvest carried out in successive, highly selective passes.
In the cellar, everything is geared to precision: gentle pressing, careful clarification and a controlled fermentation—often in barrel—before a measured élevage in French oak refines texture and longevity. The blend is built around Sémillon, complemented by Sauvignon Blanc and a touch of Muscadelle to shape aromatic lift, tension and structure.
As a gateway to a Premier Cru Classé signature, Carmes de Rieussec translates noble‑rot craftsmanship into an accessible, polished Sauternes, where terroir leads the narrative and balance is the real luxury.
