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Rayon d'Or

Rayon d'Or wine guide: what this white grape tastes like, where it comes from, the regions that grow it, and what to eat with it.

Colour
White
Body
Light
Origin
France
Top region
Loire Valley
3
Key regions
3
Pairings
2
Synonyms

Rayon d’Or is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Loire Valley, Alsace, France.

Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.

Look for floral and fruity.

The regions that matter for it are Loire Valley, Alsace and Missouri.

In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, high vigour and a preference for moderate.

Watch for the synonyms: Seibel 4986 and Zolotoi Luch.

At the table it suits quiche lorraine, crabmeat salad and stir-fried chicken with chilli and ginger.

The structure.

Body
Light
Tannin
None
Acidity
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
floralfruity
Aromas
floral

Where it grows.

Food pairings.

01 Quiche Lorraine
02 Crabmeat salad
03 Stir-fried chicken with chilli and ginger

Also labelled.

Seibel 4986, Zolotoi Luch.

Rayon d'Or: common questions

01.
What does Rayon d'Or taste like?
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Rayon d'Or tastes of floral and fruity. Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Rayon d'Or from?
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Rayon d'Or originates in Loire Valley, Alsace, France.
03.
Where is Rayon d'Or grown?
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The key regions for Rayon d'Or are Loire Valley, Alsace and Missouri.
04.
What food pairs with Rayon d'Or?
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Pour it with quiche lorraine, crabmeat salad and stir-fried chicken with chilli and ginger.
05.
What else is Rayon d'Or called?
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Rayon d'Or is also labelled Seibel 4986 and Zolotoi Luch.

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.

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