The vintage
The 2024 vintage was marked by a very rainy winter, with over 600 mm of rainfall and mild temperatures. The light frost in April had no major consequences. However, the persistent mildness and regular rainfall in April and May led to strong mildew pressure, particularly on the Sauvignon vines. Flowering experienced some coulure and millerandage, though not as significantly as in the red varieties. After a rather hot and dry summer, ripening was slow. The harvest began in August. It was influenced by the rains of September, which made the decision difficult. A rare feat was that the harvest of the sweet wines started much earlier than expected, coinciding with some dry whites—a first at Rieussec, which put the winery teams into full excitement.
Varietals
Sémillon : 77%
Sauvignon blanc : 17%
Muscadelle : 6%
Sauvignon blanc : 17%
Muscadelle : 6%
Tasting
The wine reveals a clear and radiant expression, driven by fresh citrus notes and white‑flower aromas.
On the palate, it charms with its purity, supported by a delicate, perfectly integrated sweetness and a lively structure that brings definition and energy, shaping an airy profile where freshness and precision take precedence over power.
Carmes de Rieussec 2024 embodies a taut, elegant and resolutely modern style, conceived for an accessible approach while preserving the identity of the terroir.
On the palate, it charms with its purity, supported by a delicate, perfectly integrated sweetness and a lively structure that brings definition and energy, shaping an airy profile where freshness and precision take precedence over power.
Carmes de Rieussec 2024 embodies a taut, elegant and resolutely modern style, conceived for an accessible approach while preserving the identity of the terroir.