Château de Rayne Vigneau - Sauternes (Premier Grand Cru Classé) | French Dessert Wine

The Château de Rayne Vigneau extends over 84 hectares in one piece on a vast hilltop overlooking the Sauternes. Its sandy gravel basement, sitting on a clay base, reveals astonishing riches, agates, sapphires, rock crystals, heralding a precious wine.

The official classification of 1855 places Vigneau among the Premiers Crus Classés of Sauternes. In 1867, the great broker Daney gave it the first rank immediately after Yquem. It was Albert de Pontac, Madame de Rayne's little nephew, who gave the property his name "Rayne Vigneau" in honor of his great aunt.