Rayne-Vigneau
Two hundred years ago, Chateau Rayne-Vigneau was second only to d'Yquem in Sauternes. Consistent ownership and large investment has seen them rise from disappointment in the 70s and 80s back to the front rank. Their unique soil has deposits of semi-precious stones. Their fair pricing is wining over many new customers.
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(24x37.5cl) 2001Jancis Robinson (18)
Broad and gorgeous - rather more forward than the Lafaurie Peyraguey served immediately before. There's enough stuffing for a long life however.$508.00 -
(12x75cl) 2003Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-93)
Pale medium yellow-gold. Reticent aromas of stone fruits,orange zest and menthol. Very sweet but at the same time brisk and penetrating, with pure, intense fruit flavors oforange, tangerine and pineapple lifted by a floral component. Clearly high in alcohol and yet the wine is fresh enough to really cleanse the palate. In fact, this is downright racy for the vintage, and for Sauternes. A great success in the making for this chateau.$508.00 -
(1x75cl) 2005Wine Advocate (92)
Tasted blind at the 10-Year On Tasting in Sauternes. The 2005 Château de Rayne-Vigneau has a waxy, dried pineapple, honey and petrol-tinged bouquet that gains vigor in the glass. The palate is fresh and vibrant with plenty of botrytis: very harmonious with honeyed fruit laced with dried orange peel, quince and ginger. This builds extremely well in the mouth and fans out in glorious fashion on the finish. This is an excellent Sauternes that should give 20 or 30 years of pleasure.$124.00 -
(24x37.5cl) 2013Vinous - Ian D'Agata (91-94)
Bright, pale yellow. Lively lemon, tangerine, mango and papaya aromas are complicated by menthol and smoky botrytis. Sweet, silky and suave, delivering enticing, very pure flavors of peach nectar, guava and honey. This offers plenty of volume and richness without excess weight and finishes with sneaky length.$419.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (96)
The 2015 Château de Rayne-Vigneau has a waxy, slightly resinous bouquet with finely delineated yellow plum, beeswax, grapefruit and peach scents emerging with time. The palate is fresh and vibrant with a keen line of acidity. Tangy marmalade notes define the finish, with ginger on the aftertaste. Superb. Tasted blind at the 2015 Bordeaux Ten-Year-On tasting.$338.00 -
(6x75cl) 2016Vinous - Neal Martin (94)
The 2016 Rayne-Vigneau has a generous bouquet featuring flecks of white chocolate, quince and orange pith, and just a light smokiness in the background. The palate is very well balanced with a tangy marmalade and ginger opening. Delivering fine cohesion, plenty of vigor and great intensity on the finish, this is certainly one of the superior Sauternes of the vintage. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.$518.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (94-96)
The 2017 Rayne-Vigneau has been on a roll of late and this latest release has bags of potential. It has a well-defined, quite intense bouquet with perfumed yellow plum and acacia honey aromas wafting from the glass. The palate is very fresh on the entry with crisp acidity. This feels very pure and full of tension, conveying wonderful energy on the honeyed finish with blood orange on the aftertaste. Superb.$529.00 -
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