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 »
$1800
/750ml
2012 Retail Average
96
/100
2012 Pro Rating
Graceful yet intense, Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve 2012 spills over with sweet red berry and cherry fruit, layered with floral notes, subtle spice, and a touch of savory game. The palate is silken and weightless but deeply flavored, driven by vibrant acidity and very fine tannins that give this highly praised vintage a poised, soaring finish.
Herb-crusted rack of lamb; Duck breast with cherry jus; Wild 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,…