Château Rayas

Réservé Pignan Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache

9.57 ratings

9.65 pro ratings

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France

Grenache

Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa

Top Notes For

9.3

'85. Confusing. Nose at first quite off-putting in a maderized way. Tastes great though, definitely not maderized. Super rich. Nose improving with time/air. Big wine.

'85. Confusing. Nose at first quite off-putting in a maderized way. Tastes great though, definitely not maderized. Super rich. Nose improving with time/air. Big wine.

Jul 2nd, 2015

Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe

9.7

Fantastic texture and ripe red fruit. Plenty of life left. Needed 20-30 min to really get going. Delicious!

Fantastic texture and ripe red fruit. Plenty of life left. Needed 20-30 min to really get going. Delicious!

Jan 11th, 2015

10

Gorgeous. Needs 7+ hour decant. Wow.

Gorgeous. Needs 7+ hour decant. Wow.

Feb 16th, 2014

Marketing/Development Kunni/Westerly Wines

10

Snow day and this is from Chadderdon's cellar.

Snow day and this is from Chadderdon's cellar.

Feb 8th, 2013

9.4

1985

1985

Feb 16th, 2014

Sales Hart Davis Hart Wine Co.

9.1

Marc had this 9 years ago

Marc had this 9 years ago

May 16th, 2015

8.7

Paul had this 10 years ago

Paul had this 10 years ago

Jul 4th, 2014