Château Rayne Vigneau, 1er Cru Classé, Sauternes, 2022

The 2022 from Rayne-Vigneau opens with a nose which brims with smoky crushed minerals, sweet fruit, lemon meringue, mango and confit apple. It continues as a deliciously sweet and concentrated style on the palate, rounded out with complex depths of confit fruits, praline, toast and mango. It has a sense of charm, but also a little dense confidence. Good potential here.

DRINKING WINDOW 2025 - 2045

date of review 06/2025

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.

DRINKING WINDOW 2026 - 2048

date of review 02/2025

Shy and introverted at this stage, the 2022 Chateau de Rayne Vigneau exhales aromas of herbs, fern, licorice and ripe pear. Moderately weighted, sweet and juicy, its a bit heavy, with notes of menthol and spices in the finish. This blend of 73% Semillon, 24% Sauvignon Blanc and 3% Muscadelle was produced at a yield of 14 hectoliters per hectare.

DRINKING WINDOW 2028 - 2038

date of review 01/2025