Carmes de Rieussec 2016 Sauternes (75cl)

Carmes de Rieussec is the second wine of Château Rieussec in Sauternes. It offers a way into Sauternes without opening the estate's main wine. Pour small glasses at the end of a long dinner, or serve it with blue cheese and nuts. Half a bottle keeps in the fridge for a couple of days. Semillon-led Sauternes affected by noble rot typically shows honey, apricot and candied citrus, with sweetness balanced by acidity. Serve well chilled, around 8-10°C, in a small glass.