Chateau Rayas, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, 2015, 3x75 (In Bond)

£13,333.00

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.