Chateau Rayas • Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France
Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve is one of the Rhône’s most singular reds, a 100% Grenache wine from very old v…Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve is one of the Rhône’s most singular reds, a 100% Grenache wine from very old vines on unusually cool, sandy, north-facing parcels that give it striking finesse and perfume rather than sheer power. T…Learn More »
$1299
/750ml
2008 Retail Average
93
/100
2008 Pro Rating
Graceful and perfumed, the 2008 Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve leans into red berries, cherry liqueur and dried flowers, with subtle spice, licorice and earthy nuances that reflect its lighter, more transparent vintage. The palate is silky and mid-weight yet surprisingly generous, with vibrant acidity, fine tannins and a long, fragrant finish that emphasizes clarity and mineral lift over sheer power.
Herb-roasted rack of lamb; Duck breast with cherry glaze; Wild mushroom and truffle risotto
Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve is one of the Rhône’s most singular reds, a 100% Grenache wine from very old vines on unusually cool, sandy, north-facing parcels that give it striking finesse and perfume rather than sheer power. Typically showing a “Burgundian” elegance with intensely pure red-fruit, floral and garrigue-driven aromatics, it marries depth and longevity with a remarkably silky, almost weightless texture. Produced in tiny quantities and harvested late for perfect ripeness, it is widely regarded as a benchmark, even cult,…