1986 Rayne Vigneau, 1.Cru Sauternes, Bordeaux, white, sweet, 91 WS

The Chateau Rayne Vigneau, classified as the 1st Cru Sauternes, was considered number 2 behind Yquem in the 19th century. After a long qualitative sagging, it went from 1971 by a change of ownership again steeply uphill and the winery was its classification as the 1st Cru again. The year 1986, classified as excellent in the Sauternes, was a great success with Rayne Vigneau. Intense, honey-sweet scent with nuances of pears, apricots and flowers. In the mouth you can feel extraordinary fullness, beautiful contour sharpness thanks to the racy acidity of 86, to a wonderful hint of toast spicy oak wood and a fresh finish. 91 points Wine Spectator, 90 Parker points. The bottles are in very good condition according to the age, filling heights very top shoulder to base of neck. For rarities, we can not provide replacement for defective bottles in accordance with international practice. Only a few bottles available.