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Chateau Sigalas Rabaud

Château Sigalas Rabaud is a Premier Cru Classé Sauternes estate in Bommes, classified in 1855 alongside the greatest Sauternes properties. The estate's 14 hectares of predominantly Sémillon (85%) with Sauvignon Blanc (15%) are planted on the finest limestone-clay soils of Bommes, producing botrytis-affected wines of exceptional richness and acidity. With 80 auction lots averaging $85 per bottle and a top price of $1,195, Sigalas Rabaud punches above its modest auction volume at the quality level — multiple vintages have received 93–97 points from major critics. The 2001 vintage is the most traded and represents the apex of modern Sauternes production: a perfect botrytis year that produced wines across the appellation with extraordinary concentration and freshness. Sigalas Rabaud's style is relatively oxidative and honeyed compared to its neighbor Rayne Vigneau, but with the crystalline acidity that characterizes Bommes terroir. The 160 lots spanning $18 to $1,195 reflect a classic Premier Cru Sauternes profile: strong demand for top vintages and accessible entry pricing for younger releases. The estate changed hands in the 2010s, with Domaines Clarence Dillon (Haut-Brion) taking a stake, bringing additional resources to the property.

Château Sigalas Rabaud was classified as a Premier Cru in the 1855 Sauternes classification and farms 14 hectares of predominantly Sémillon in Bommes, one of the appellation's finest communes.
The 2001 vintage is the most actively traded at auction, reflecting that year's near-perfect botrytis conditions in Sauternes, when the property received critical scores in the 93–97 range.
Auction prices range from $18 to $1,195, with an average of $85 across 160 lots, positioning Sigalas Rabaud as an accessible entry point to classified-growth Sauternes.
Domaines Clarence Dillon, owner of Château Haut-Brion, took a stake in the estate, bringing additional investment and management expertise to the property.

Auction Lots

80

Avg Price / Bottle

$85

Top Vintage

2001

Price Range

$18 – $1.2k

In the Glass

Sigalas Rabaud's Sauternes is rich in botrytised Sémillon character: apricot jam, orange marmalade, honeysuckle, saffron, and toasted brioche with a layer of beeswax. The Sauvignon Blanc component adds lift and citrus tension. Acidity is vivid enough to carry the wine for 20-plus years, while retaining freshness even at high residual sugar levels.

Portfolio

WineColourAvg PriceLots SoldTop Vintage
Chateau Sigalas Rabaud Premier Cru Classe, SauternesWhite$85802001

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klwines

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