Nice light red, slightly peppery — 8 years ago
Sensual and sensational wine. Fresh... Well made. A keeper — 9 years ago
Full bodied drinkable white. Nice citrus notes, but not too acidic. Paired nicely with scallops (used for garlic butter sauce). — 6 years ago
2005 vintage at Logis de la Cadene in Saint Emilion. Pale ruby hue - edging to garnet. Full concentration of red berries, raspberries and strawberry, florals - white flowers, violets and roses, white pepper, spices. Vanilla essence with air. Huge complexity. Still remarkably youthful - not the typical savoury character of older Rayas's. On the palate, a joy. Medium acidity, medium plus body, medium plus alcohol and full concentration. Medium tannins - round and ripe. A textural wine - coats the palate. The flavours are changing on a minute by minute basis - framboise and spice, floral and deep. Very long finish. Superb. Drink now until 2030+ — 8 years ago
Refreshing zing. drink it cold! — 5 years ago
80 M, 20 CF
Deep crimson with slightly red tint, opaque, compact rim.
Classic Right Bank bouquet of black truffle, dark cherry, dark plum, licorice, medium extracted coffee.
Soft but full of character - as classic as it gets. Silky mouthfeel, always full of dimensions. Blueberry, blackberry, raspberry, cocoa, with a trace of jammy fruit but not overly so.
Drank at Logis de la Cadene in St Emilion. Superb wine with plenty left in the tank. 91++ — 7 years ago
Light on its feet, drinkable and so pleasant — 9 years ago
Strawberry and red fruits. Tobacco. Black pepper. — 10 years ago
Jason
Being a CB I don’t have much to compare it with but I still enjoy it. So different to the other varieties. This one has a slightly too sweet start and a flash of tanginess at the very end but overall, mellow and delicious. — 2 years ago