Rayon d'Or
White wine grape variety
Also known as Seibel 4986
Rayon d'Or is a white wine grape with signature aromas of apple, citrus, honey note. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Niagara and Seyval Blanc.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for apple-pear fruit with moderate floral lift.
- Check acidity as fresh and body as medium.
Confidence signals
- Seibel-derived white profile
- Medium-plus acidity with medium aroma
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Loire hybrids · Northeast US · Quebec
- Classic styles: French hybrid white used for still and sweeter profiles in cool climates · Medium-bodied hybrid white balancing orchard fruit and moderate aromatic intensity
Common questions
Is Rayon d'Or a red or white grape variety?
Rayon d'Or is a white wine grape variety.
What does Rayon d'Or smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Rayon d'Or include apple, citrus and honey note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Rayon d'Or?
Documented tells for Rayon d'Or: Look for apple-pear fruit with moderate floral lift. and Check acidity as fresh and body as medium..
What is Rayon d'Or most often confused with in blind tasting?
Rayon d'Or is most commonly confused with Niagara, Seyval Blanc and Noah. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Rayon d'Or grown?
Classic regions for Rayon d'Or include Loire hybrids, Northeast US and Quebec.