Château de Rayne Vigneau 2024

Complex, still slightly marked by oak, subtle roasted notes over candied fruits, with lavender honey; rich on the palate, two mouthfuls of wine, great aromatic complexity, excellent length, built for a small eternity.

Intense gold colour in appearance. The nose is not overly aromatic, with subtle floral hints of camomile. Juicy and powerful on the palate, round and creamy, but lacks freshness with a slightly heavy, cloying weight. Moderate acidity provides some balance, though the bitter finish detracts slightly. A bold, opulent style that could benefit from more vibrancy. 138g/l residual sugar.

Honeyed, tropical fruits, vanilla, spices, tangerine, and candied white peaches set the stage here. Ripe, sugary, and fresh, with ample, sweet, ripe, tropical fruits coated with honey on the palate, and in the finish are on display here. Drink from 2027-2040. 91-93 Pts

Bitter orange peel, cardamom, turmeric and chamomile—the bouquet’s complexity is matched only by its freshness. Round and liqueur-like, the palate is opulent, with a silky texture echoing notes of ripe yellow fruits, vineyard peach and dried pineapple. The finish lacks tension.