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Chateau Rayne Vigneau Sauternes is a sweet, French dessert wine. It was classified as a 1er Grand Cru Classé in the historic Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855, when it was known as Château Vigneau.
Chateau Rayne Vigneau is located in the commune of Bommes and dates back to the 17th century. Originally called “Vigneau de Bommes,” the property was owned by the de Vigneau family, with Gabriel de Vigneau mentioned in documents as early as 1635. In 1834, Madame de Rayne (née Catherine de Pontac) purchased the estate, and her great-nephew, Albert de Pontac, later named it “Rayne Vigneau” in her honour.
More recently, Chateau Rayne Vigneau was owned by Credit Agricole from 2004 until 2018, when it was purchased by Groupe Trésor du Patrimoine, one of the largest producers of foie gras – a natural companion for Sauternes.
The estate consists of 84 hectares under vine, planted in one block with 74% Semillon and 24% Sauvignon Blanc. The vineyard sits on one of the highest points in Sauternes at 75 meters elevation and is located next to Château d’Yquem. The vineyard is planted on Garonne gravels with a clay base.
Production follows the traditional Sauternes method for producing sweet wines requiring exceptional care.
Château de Rayne Vigneau has a rich golden-amber hue, offering an intense yet refined nose of ripe apricot, honey, candied citrus peel, orange blossom, and subtle hints of ginger, mint and exotic spice.
On the palate, it is opulent and layered with lively sweetness balanced by vibrant acidity – flavours of lemon curd, bitter orange, lemon zest, overripe pear and Manuka honey weave through a supple, fresh texture that avoids any cloying heaviness.
The long, spicy finish echoes tropical fruit and floral notes with impressive freshness and elegance,
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