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 »
$1600
/750ml
2011 Retail Average
95
/100
2011 Pro Rating
Gentle at first sip but quietly intense underneath, Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve 2011 layers pure red and black berries with hints of spice, citrus zest and a subtle, almost ethereal floral note. The texture is silken and graceful, yet the wine stays bright and energetic, finishing with a fine, delicate grip that belies the challenging vintage and shows just how special Rayas can be in 2011.
Roast duck with cherries, Herb-roasted chicken, Porcini mushroom 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,…