Rayne Vigneau Vintage:2009 Strong reduction knocks down the

Strong reduction knocks down the nose

The share of botrytis here was minimal

the edges are softening to a russet colour and the cigar-box edge is apparent

this is in no danger of falling apart but I foresee the balance becoming more fragile

This isn’t quite as structured as the Chevalier

Rayne Vigneau Vintage:2009 Strong reduction knocks down theReady to go. The wine is medium bodied, fresh and focused on its tropical, pineapple, apricot, tangerine, honey and spicy personality. While it lacks the weight of the top wines from the vintage, the acidity is good, giving the wine the right amount of freshness and sweetness to make it fun to taste today. It is not a wine I'd wait for miracles to happen in the bottle however.