Rayne Vigneau 2001
750 ml Sémillon Sauternes, France 2001
Rayne Vigneau 2001 is a luscious, medium-bodied white from Sémillon (Sauternes, France), in the sweet and dessert wines style. Acidity is moderate; oak influence is little. Good with blue cheese, fruit dessert, foie gras, cheesecake. Cheapest offer £40.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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£40.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.5
sweetness
5 / 5
luscious
Sémillon prior · merchant: sweet wine
body
3 / 5
medium
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acidity
3 / 5
moderate
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oak
2 / 5
little
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Facts
Style
Sweet and dessert wines
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Colour
White
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Origin
Sauternes · France
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Grapes
Sémillon
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ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
after dinner · christmas
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About Sémillon
Typical aromas: lemon, lanolin, wax, green apple. Serve at 7–10 °C. Grape page.
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| Climens Half 2006 Chateau Climens · Bordeaux | £40.00 | |||
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| De Malle 2001 | £40.00 |
Merchant's description
Château de Rayne Vigneau, established in the 18th century, has a history of producing wines that reflect the distinct terroir of Sauternes, providing connoisseurs with a genuine insight into the region’s vinicultural heritage. This vintage displays the classic characteristics of the appellation, featuring a blend that is typically rich in botrytis-affected Semillon grapes. The wine offers a complex profile marked by notes of honeyed fruit and subtle acidity.
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