Chateau Carmes de Rieussec, 2nd Vin Sauternes 375ml 2019 domaine-talmard After a cold maceration of

After a cold maceration of a few days

rich stews

2 metres between plants within a row

A Bourgogne blanc that delivers freshness and attractive Chardonnay fruit yet is also very complex and fine

Chateau Carmes de Rieussec, 2nd Vin Sauternes 375ml 2019 domaine-talmard After a cold maceration ofCarmes de Rieussec is the accessibly delectable 'second wine' from Sauternes producer Chateau Rieussec. It is named after the monks of the Carmelites of Langon, owners of the estate of Rieussec back in the eighteenth century. Mellot and intense, it revels in apricot and fig flavours this is medium to full bodied dessert wine with plenty of botrytis character evident. Delicious now, a few years in the cellar would add some extra velvety softening. That