Rayne Vignea Sauterne 1962

Category:
 
Sweet Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Rayne Vignea
Label Name:
 
Sauterne
Vintage:
 
1962
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Bommes, Sauternes (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Classified Premier Grand Cru Classé (1855). Auction listings and price estimates (iDealwine/Idealwine) for 1962; estimated market price ~€113 (2025)

Tasting Note
Deep, evolved Sauternes: honeyed orange marmalade, dried apricot, tropical fruit and botrytis notes with caramel, toasted nuts and a long, lingering honeyed finish.

Food Pairing
Western: foie gras, blue cheese (Roquefort), fruit tarts, crème brûlée. Asian: Peking duck, spicy Thai with coconut/mango, Chinese dim sum and sweet-savory Cantonese dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested in successive passes to select botrytised grapes; gentle pressing; barrel fermentation and 18–24 months ageing in French oak (40–50% new).

Vineyard Info
Château de Rayne-Vigneau, 1er Grand Cru Classé (1855), founded in the 17th century. Single 84 ha block on a gravel mound above Sauternes; owned by Trésor du Patrimoine since 2015.