Château de Rayne Vigneau is open to the public
The 1st Grand Cru Classé of Sauternes comes to wine tourism
Chateau de Rayne Vigneau is located in Bommes. It was created in the early seventeenth century by Gabriel de Vigneau. In 1834 the winery was bought by Catherine de Rayne. Thereafter, one of his descendants, Albert de Pontacs renamed the property “Rayne Vigneau“.
The Bordeaux Grands Crus classification of 1855 ranked the property among the top wines of Sauternes. In 1867, the well-known Daney (Bordeaux wine broker) ranked it in first place 1st Grand Cru.
Currently the Château de Rayne Vigneau (1st Grand Cru Classé of Sauternes) is owned and operated by CA Grands Crus (this group is also the owner of the Château Meyney). It extends over 84 hectares (207ac) in one piece on a wide rump dominating the Sauternes area. Its terroir of sandy gravel reveals astonishing wealth, agates, sapphires, rock crystals, heralding a precious/great wine.
Rayne Vigneau and wine tourism
Thanks to new installations Chateau De Rayne Vigneau can open the doors to wine tourists. Château de Rayne Vigneau is now open for tours, visits and tastings to the public and professionals. Visitors will be able to tast:
- Château de Rayne Vigneau
- Madame de Rayne Vigneau
- Le Sec de Rayne Vigneau
Vincent Labergere, Chief Operating Officer of Château de Rayne Vigneau, “it is a real pleasure to receive visitors in a fully renovated space and we are very proud. We will make only great wines in this beautiful place!”
The winery is open to visitors on Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm. The price per person for a tour & tasting is : 7 €.
For more information or for reservations please contact the Château de Rayne Vigneau : +33 (0)5 56 76 61 63 or on the website.
Jonathan Choukroun Chicheportiche