Rayne Vigneau 2021 (750ML)

95 VM / 93-95 WI / 94 DE / 93 JA / 17 JR

The 2021 Rayne-Vigneau is fabulous. It offers up scents of grilled pineapple, apricot, orange preserves, spice and crème brulée. Exotic yet also light on its feet, Rayne-Vigneau is super-expressive in this tasting. Readers will find so much do admire. Quite simply, the 2021 is compelling. - Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media

Pale to medium lemon-yellow colored, the 2021 de Rayne Vigneau soars from the glass with notes of lemon tart, fresh grapefruit, and lime cordial, plus suggestions of candied ginger, orange blossoms, and marzipan with a touch of chamomile tea. The palate shimmers with expressive citrus and mineral layers, framed by fantastic tension and a satiny texture, finishing very long. Residual sugar around 130 g/l. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent

Honeyed caramel, hazelnuts, oranges and lemon and lime zest on the nose. Sweet but so satisfying too on the palate, this is quite opulent but with a fresh apple, peach and apricot centre that is lifted and quite gentle really. It's definitely on the more fresh, lifted, lively side than overtly unctuous but still has the structured and spiced edge to age. Well made with sparkle! This is characterful and playful - giving you sweetness for sure but with mouthwatering energy and verve. A lovely wine this vintage, such a joy to drink. One you want a glass of, and then another! Oenoconseil consultants. Tasted twice. - GH, Decanter

Concentrated marmalade and apricot puree, notes of smoked walnut and saffron spice. Concentrated, could do with a little more kick of acidity on the finish but luscious in texture. - Jane Anson, Insdie Bordeaux

71% Sémillon, 28% Sauvignon Blanc, 1% Muscadelle. Cask sample.
Cloudy gold. Sherbet-lemon nose. Zesty and fresh on the palate. Real length and drive. Freshness almost sublimates the richness but the fruit is there. Fresh and clean on the finish and very, very long. - James Lawther MW, JancisRobinson .com