Château Rayne Vigneau, Sauternes, 1988

A sweet white pudding wine, lighter than some vintages of this wine. It is finely balanced with good acidity and a consistent aromas of apricot and honey.

Robert Parker compares the 1990 and 1998 saying "The 1988's flowery, peach and honey-scented nose and medium to full-bodied, complex, finesse style is more refreshing than the in-your-face, sweet, low acid 1990."

The official classification of 1855 placed Vigneau amongst the first growths of Sauternes. In 1867, the famous wine broker Daney even gave it number one ranking, just after Yquem. The estate was finally given its current name of Rayne Vigneau by Albert de Pontac, the great nephew of Madame de Rayne.