Rayas
Chateau Rayas is one of the Southern Rhone’s top producers. Producing arguably the best Grenache from surprisingly young vines and top-tier Syrah at neighbouring Fonsalette this is a unique producer making the most of the shallow hostile soils of the region.
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Rhone | 12 | 98 (VN) | $2,115.00 | |||||
Vinous (98)Having followed the 2005 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve from barrel and tasted it several times in bottle, this tasting reaffirmed it as a hallmark Rayas, arguably the finest during the late Emmanuel Reynaud's stewardship of the domaine. The nose is quintessential Rayas: an exuberant burst of kirsch layered with stemmy nuances, dried rosemary, sage and a medley of dried red fruits. On the full-bodied palate it shows energy and concentration in a seamless frame of silky tannins, which are remarkably refined within the context of a vintage otherwise marked by edgier textures. The finale is long, spicy and superbly poised with effortless balance. Slowly entering its prime drinking window, the 2005 Rayas promises at least two more decades of pleasure. This bottle was opened six hours in advance without decanting. |
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Rhone | 2 | 91-93 (VN (ST)) | $1,415.00 | |||||
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-93)Two component cuvées tasted.Cuvée #1 (20- to 30-year-old vines picked late): Medium red. Explosive aromas of raspberry liqueur, fresh cherry and smoke. Very rich, almost liqueur-like, with hints of leather and game. Impressively ripe and deep. Has sound acidity and a firm tannic underpinning.Cuvée #2 (from a higher percentage of older vines, picked earlier): Deeper red. Much less forthcoming on the nose. More intensely flavored and powerful, with excellent grip and structure for the year. Strong peppery quality in the mouth and on the aftertaste. Tannins are substantial but ripe. A robust sample. The combination of these two cuvées should produce a strong wine. |
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Rhone | 8 | 91+ (VN) | $1,445.00 | |||||
Vinous (91+)Medium red-ruby. Smoky redcurrant nose, with hints of game, leather and pepper; surmuri notes of dried fruits. Fat but quite fine; less sweet and fruit-driven today than the Pignan but more complex, more serious. This has solid structure for aging. The Pignan always tastes better young than Rayas, Reynaud points out. |
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Rhone | 1 | 95.0 | $9,335.00 | |||||
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Rhone | 8 | 92.0 | $1,270.00 | |||||
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Rhone | 1 | - | $1,280.00 | |||||
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Rhone | 10 | 94 (VN) | $1,470.00 | |||||
Vinous (94)Medium red. Stunning floral and red berry aromas emphasize raspberry, strawberry and fresh lavender. Bright, focused and pure, with vibrant red fruit and mineral flavors given an exotic twist by a hint of dried apricot. The sweet finish leaves a strong floral pastille impression. The freshness and precision of this wine are really captivating. |
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Rhone | 3 | 98 (DC) | $1,220.00 | |||||
Decanter (98)A stunning, fresh perfume of orange rind, bright mint and strawberry jam. Plump, round and silky in the mouth, the rich alcohol and glycerol is matched by perfectly balanced acidity. Ethereal, bright, long and with so much personality; a beautiful, classic Rayas, which was opened 24 hours in advance of tasting. |
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Rhone | 1 | 98.3 | $1,420.00 | |||||
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Rhone | 1 | 94.0 | $11,120.00 | |||||
