Cape Heritage, Sweets, Fortifieds and Spirits
Timed Online Auction, 7 - 14 August 2023
Cape Heritage
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About this Item
Château de Rayne Vigneau is a Premier Cru Classé wine estate in the Sauternes appellation of southern Bordeaux, producing long-lived sweet white wines. Classified in the 1855 Classification of Sauternes and Barsac, the château is located in the center of the commune of Bommes, in the western part of the appellation.
Château de Rayne Vigneau, whose neighbors in Bommes include premier cru stablemate châteaux Lafaurie-Peyraguey to the northeast and La Tour Blanche to the southwest, has a history dating back to the 17th Century when it was originally named Vigneaux de Bommes by founder Gabriel de Vigneau.
The estate has been owned since 2015 by the Trésor du Patrimoine group and is managed by Vincent Labergère.
Château de Rayne Vigneau's land spans 84 hectares (207 acres) on a mound composed of Garonne gravels over a clay base. Vineyards are planted to 74 percent Sémillon, 24 percent Sauvignon Blanc, and two percent Muscadelle, with vines averaging 30 years old.
Critics Ratings
1988:
‘The 1988 is the best example I have tasted from this property. An intense, honeyed, pear, flower, and apricot fragrance is reminiscent of Muscat de Beaumes de Venise. In the mouth, there is exceptional richness, super focus because of fine acidity, a wonderful touch of toasty new oak, and an elegant, very positive, crisp finish. This is a beautifully made, authoritative tasting, and impeccably well-balanced Sauternes. Anticipated maturity: Now-2006’ – Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, 91/100 (Mar 1990)
‘Beautifully crafted and creamy-textured, displaying lovely pineapple, honey, mineral and wet earth character that unfolds its complexity to a long, balanced finish. Tempting now. Best after 1996.’ – Wine Spectator, 90/100 (Apr 1995)
1989:
‘The 1988's flowery, peach and honey-scented nose and medium to full-bodied, complex, finesse style is more refreshing than the in-your-face, sweet, low acid 1990. It will not make old bones. Drink this commercially-styled Sauternes over the next decade.’ – Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (Jan 1998)
Provenance
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