Chateau de Rayne Vigneau 2003
2003 Sauternes 1er Cru Classe
Chateau de Rayne Vigneau 84-hectare vineyard lies on a magnificent rump overlooking Sauternes -wine sub region of Bordeaux. The 2003 vintage is 80% Semillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc.
This 1er Cru Classe from Sauternes AOC displays a golden hue. The very intense nose exudes marmalade and exotic fruits. The palate offers generous candied fruits and very pleasant volume, with extraordinary length.
Parker : 88 / 100
Wine Spectator : 91 / 100
Wine Spectator : 91 / 100
Wine Advocate-Parker :
Compared to a bottle tasted earlier the same morning, I notice a more petrol-like scent emerging, a touch of reduction that manifests a minty, almost leathery note. The palate is medium-bodied with mango and banana skin on the entry. It is missing a little acidity, although it musters more freshness toward the finish, with adequate if not extraordinary levels of botrytis. Drink now-2018. Tasted April 2013.
Compared to a bottle tasted earlier the same morning, I notice a more petrol-like scent emerging, a touch of reduction that manifests a minty, almost leathery note. The palate is medium-bodied with mango and banana skin on the entry. It is missing a little acidity, although it musters more freshness toward the finish, with adequate if not extraordinary levels of botrytis. Drink now-2018. Tasted April 2013.
BordeauxSauternes
- Country
- France
- Alcohol
- 14
- J. Robinson
- 18
- R. Gabriel
- 18
- Wine Spectator
- 91
- Dessert wine
- Yes
- Wine certification
- AOC
- Vineyard
- Graves
- Grape varieties
- Sémillon/Sauvignon Blanc
- Region
- Bordeaux
- Appellation
- Sauternes
- Color
- White
- Producer
- Chateau de Rayne Vigneau
- Sweetness
- Liquoreux
- Classification
- Classified First Growth
- Parker
- 88
- Allergens
- Contains sulfites
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