Rayne Vigneau, AOC Sauternes Premier Cru, Blanc Liquoreux, 2025
Presentation
Nestled on the hill of Bommes, the highest point in the Sauternes region, the Rayne Vigneau terroir expresses all the nobility of its soils, which have been passed down since the 17th century.
Terroir
The superb Rayne Vigneau estate covers 84 hectares set on a magnificent hill overlooking Sauternes. The soils are highly diverse: clay-gravel on the upper slopes and clay-sandy soils over lacustrine limestone.
In the vineyard
Intra-plot soil and vineyard management. Sustainable farming practices respecting environmental balance.
Harvest
Harvesting is traditionally carried out in 3 to 4 successive selections (“tries”) ; each berry picked by hand only when perfectly “roasted” by botrytis.
Winemaking
Traditional vinification in barrels (30% new barrels).
Ageing
Ageing goes on during 18 months in oak barrels
Varietals
Sémillon : 70%
Sauvignon blanc : 30%
Specifications
Production volume : 30000
Surface area of the vineyard : 84 ha
Yield : 9 hL/ha
Age of vines : 46 years old
Residual Sugar : 146 g/l
Tasting
Notes of fresh yellow fruit (apricot, peach) and mandarin, complemented by floral undertones. The elegance of the botrytis takes center stage, evoking light honey with subtle spicy notes.
Reviews
Decanter
James Suckling
Vinous
