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Château de Rayne Vigneau 2023
Bordeaux Primeur | Premier Cru Classé, Sauternes AC
Château de Rayne Vigneau is a rare and unique wine! According to legend, it is its terroir rich in precious stones which gives it this incredible gold color.
Delivery in 2026
- France Bordeaux
- 10 - 20 years
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95 100Jean-Marc Quarin
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92 100James SucklingThere’s spice, botrytis, dried-apple and orange-peel character. Medium-bodied, sweet and refined. Not the richest example, but there’s purity to it.
Clear, with shades of chartreuse yellow.
Fine and elegant, with aromas of citrus, apricot and pear, coated with a refreshing touch of mint.
Caressing entry in the mouth, juicy in the middle, the wine develops suave, on a melting body with a floral touch. It has a beautiful, delicately spicy finish. Delicious and captivating wine.
Foie gras, chicken liver fritters, asparagus, fried squid and shrimp, stuffed carp, turkey blanquette, duck with honey, Bresse blue cheese, pineapple carpaccio, orange blossom crème brûlée.
Serving temperature: 8 - 10°C
The Rayne Vigneau vineyard sits on a magnificent hillock made up of sandy gravel on a clay base. It dominates the Sauternes region and extends over an area of 84 hectares in one piece. The land conceals astonishing riches: agate, amethyst, onyx and sapphire. Age of the vines: 38 years.
The grapes undergo fermentation in French oak barrels in a thermoregulated cellar. The wine is then aged for 18 months in French oak barrels.
Cork
Wooden box