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Château Rayas Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blend 2007
I had previously written that I thought the 2005 was the greatest Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape made after 1995, but I think the 2007 may eclipse it. Perhaps it is a stylistic thing as the 2005 is a sturdier, more masculine style, and the 2007 is an opulent, voluptuous wine that is more reminiscent of the 1990, while the 2005 is similar to the 1995. The 2007 possesses a dark ruby color, silky tannins, sweet fruit, and enormous quantities of kirsch, licorice, black raspberries, and incense notes. Even though I tasted it shortly after bottling, it was exceptionally dense and pure. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2032+. Robert Parker
Ratings on Delectable
Chad Melville 
Beauty, pure, lifted. Ripe no doubt. It’s as good as it gets with Grenache
Beauty, pure, lifted. Ripe no doubt. It’s as good as it gets with Grenache
9.5
Lee Pitofsky
Oh man the CDP of CDPs. Lights out vintage for Rayas. Took some time to open up but then was absolutely killer. Stunning bottle and likely one of the wines of the vintage.
Oh man the CDP of CDPs. Lights out vintage for Rayas. Took some time to open up but then was absolutely killer. Stunning bottle and likely one of the wines of the vintage.
9.6Gilbert Van Hassel
Garigue, highly perfumed, meaty, Smokey, rather a masculin rayas with long peppery burn. Close to perfection. Full of life contrary to the 2008 rayas of yesterday at Guy Savoy. And at 2/3 of the price we paid in Paris. Privilege to drink such a bottle.
Garigue, highly perfumed, meaty, Smokey, rather a masculin rayas with long peppery burn. Close to perfection. Full of life contrary to the 2008 rayas of yesterday at Guy Savoy. And at 2/3 of the price we paid in Paris. Privilege to drink such a bottle.
9.8
Andrew S
Perfumed nose with flowers, multiple red and dried fruits. The depth of flavors is amazing yet the balance to this is equally amazing. At moments it's light and refreshing, and others feels like a 40 year old port. Add to the fruits savory elements of black licorice, black pepper, and smoked meat. Finish is in the minutes range. Wow.
Perfumed nose with flowers, multiple red and dried fruits. The depth of flavors is amazing yet the balance to this is equally amazing. At moments it's light and refreshing, and others feels like a 40 year old port. Add to the fruits savory elements of black licorice, black pepper, and smoked meat. Finish is in the minutes range. Wow.
9.7Todd Alexander
Damn tasty
Damn tasty
9.5
Marc On
Writer Originalverkorkt, Lobenbergs Gute Weine
Expected a bit more. Nevertheless lots of complexity.
Expected a bit more. Nevertheless lots of complexity.
9.3
DLynn
Penfolds Ambassador
It may grow on me
It may grow on me
9.2
Harley Carbery
Director of Wine, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino and Delano Las Vegas
Stunner!
Stunner!
9.5Craig Haserot
Founder and Proprietor Sojourn Cellars
100 fried piece of trash. Wrecked by va, spritzey. Sell ASAP
100 fried piece of trash. Wrecked by va, spritzey. Sell ASAP
7.0
Michele Ouellet
Vintner Lorenza Rosé
Oh yeah! Lucky us!
Oh yeah! Lucky us!
10
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