Alexandre Pagliano

9.4

This was a real finding in the Ritz restaurant at South Beach. Old vintage with all the bells and whistles. Cork was a bit problematic to take off but wine was pristine. Starting to show some secondary notes and all the garrigue you can ask for. — 18 days ago

with Adriana

Ira Schwartz

9.3

I’ve been fortunate to consume several bottles of this legend. However, this was the first bottle that did not have me babbling to my dinner guests. All the Rayas traits; elegance , pure fruit , spice were present just not oversized. — a month ago

Dick Schinkel

9.6

From Magnum ! — a month ago

Doug Powers

9.0

This shows some barnyard, horsey notes up front, likely Brett, but for more Brett-tolerant folks like me, it’s the lovely fresh redfruits underneath and crisp and lively acidity, together with the lingering finish, that make this a lovely CdP!! But I would note for those who are very Brett-intolerant, you may not care for it at all. — 16 days ago

with Jim

Damian

9.3

Intense plum, thyme, mint, medium low acid, dark cocoa. After 2 hours more of dark and ble fruit, black tea and peppery notes. — 12 days ago

Peter Herschkorn

9.2

Sitting in Prague with my wife loving this red wine. It’s been warm and we have been drinking much more white wine than we typically do. Nice to get back to a delicious red wine. I recommend this wine. Do not get it by the glass, get a bottle. — 25 days ago

romo

9.3

En Mag. Resolved and balanced with a quiet confidence. — 5 days ago

Charlie Tapp

9.6

Truly exceptional.

Fresh honeysuckle, slivered almonds, wax and golden delicious apple. — 22 days ago

Michael Phillips

9.1

This is Janasse Chateauneuf Blanc Lovely wine white melons and hint of citrus. — 22 days ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

From 375ml.

A very good Rhone producer visited in 2015.

At pop & pour, the fruits almost had a mid berry bubble gum character. That toned down almost immediately. Fruits are ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, baked plums, raspberries, dark cherries, juicy strawberries, chocolate bar to fudge, grilled, smoked meats, black pepper, dark spice, nutmeg, clove, iron pan, black tea, a touch of rubber toy, slight tarriness, dry herbs, roasted chestnuts, tobacco leaf, dry crushed rocks, dry top soil, hints of mint, dark, red flowers, violet’s, nice acidity with a well balanced-structured, stiffly tensioned with a lush finish that lasts 90 seconds and lands on earthiness & spice.

Plenty of life left in this 2012, even in 375ml. — a month ago