Château de RAYNE VIGNEAU
Grand Vin Dry White
- 2022
- Bordeaux dry white
Aware of the potential of his terroir (classified as a Sauternes 1er Grand Cru), Vincent Labergère has been working for 10 years to produce a great dry wine. Nothing has been left to chance: the grapes, from a specific 2 hectare plot of blue clay and limestone, have been harvested and vinified separately to allow each grape variety (Semillon and Sauvignon) to deliver their greatest aromatic complexity.
2022 is the first vintage of this gastronomic wine, full of tension and length. A rare wine (only 6 barrels).
The 2022 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - April 2023): 90-92/100 "The 2022 Grand Vin Sec has a similar nose to the Sec, just with a little more intensity. The palate is fresh on the entry with lime cordial and Anjou pear notes, a little spice toward the finish that shows just a touch of viscosity. Good lenght. This should age nicely - a classy offering."
- To keep or to drink :
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée :
- 2020-2028
From the same producer
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Classified among the first growths of Sauternes during the classification of 1855, the vineyard of Rayne Vigneau (84 hectares, including 62 in one piece) is famous for its soil, which is well known to geologists, as it is composed of a great variety of precious minerals of Pyrenean origin. Without losing sight of these "luxurious" origins " Rayne Vigneau offers smooth, easily accessible wines with floral aromas that are particularly marked in their youth.
The 2022 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - January 2025): 93/100 "The 2022 Rayne-Vigneau has a slightly Germanic feel on the nose, with a light petrol note that percolates through the honeyed fruit. The palate is well balanced with a fresh opening and light pear and passionfruit tones mixed with a touch of pineapple, leading to a viscous, nectarine- and peach skin- tinged finish. This is very promising."
J-M Quarin (February 2025): 93/100 "Yellow colour with green highlights. Very aromatic and subtle nose, smelling of ripe fruit. Airy and meticulous on the palate, with a graceful touch and a melting body that evolves into a long, delicately roasted persistence. Very good."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2020-2028