Château Rayne Vigneau 2025

The presence of the Ciron, a tributary of the Garonne, is crucial for the over-ripening of the grapes: responsible for the morning mists in autumn, it encourages the gradual development of Botrytis cinerea. The vines thus patiently await, each year, the progressive invasion of this noble fungus. The harvest, according to tradition, takes place in successive passes, each grape being picked only when perfectly ripe. Depending on the year, four to eight passes by hand are necessary. The meticulous care given to the grapes in the vineyard naturally extends to the winery: sorting table, rigorous selection, and gentle pressing. Each batch is vinified in barrels according to Sauternes tradition. The wines are aged for 18 months in oak barrels, 40 to 50% of which are new each year. In order to best meet the needs of our customers, the wines of Château Rayne Vigneau (2014 vintage, in AOC Sauternes and Bordeaux Blanc Sec) are registered VEGAN.