Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve Rouge, Rhône, France, 2015, 12x75cl (Ex-Domaine)
Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Southern Rhône, France)
Blend: 100% Grenache
Ageing: Aged for approximately 16 to 18 months in old, neutral oak foudres (large wood vats).
Optimal Drinking Window: 2023 – 2050+
Provenance: Ex-Domaine (Direct from the estate cellar)
CRITIC SCORES
The Wine Cellar Insider (Jeff Leve) – 97 Points
Jeb Dunnuck – 97 Points
Vinous – 96 Points
Decanter – 96 Points
TASTING NOTES
An extraordinarily pure, ethereal, and majestic wine. Captivating aromas of crushed wild strawberries, pure kirsch, candied orange peel, dried rose petals, damp earth, and fragrant garrigue. The palate displays Rayas’ signature weightless elegance paired with incredible fruit intensity—silky, fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity, and an extraordinarily long, haunting finish laced with sweet red fruits and subtle spice. Pristine ex-domaine provenance ensures optimal freshness, structural integrity, and flawless aging potential.
Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve Rouge, Rhône, France, 2015, 12x75cl (Ex-Domaine)
Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Southern Rhône, France)
Blend: 100% Grenache
Ageing: Aged for approximately 16 to 18 months in old, neutral oak foudres (large wood vats).
Optimal Drinking Window: 2023 – 2050+
Provenance: Ex-Domaine (Direct from the estate cellar)
CRITIC SCORES
The Wine Cellar Insider (Jeff Leve) – 97 Points
Jeb Dunnuck – 97 Points
Vinous – 96 Points
Decanter – 96 Points
TASTING NOTES
An extraordinarily pure, ethereal, and majestic wine. Captivating aromas of crushed wild strawberries, pure kirsch, candied orange peel, dried rose petals, damp earth, and fragrant garrigue. The palate displays Rayas’ signature weightless elegance paired with incredible fruit intensity—silky, fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity, and an extraordinarily long, haunting finish laced with sweet red fruits and subtle spice. Pristine ex-domaine provenance ensures optimal freshness, structural integrity, and flawless aging potential.