Château Rayas

Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blend

9.742 ratings
9.718 pro ratings
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Grenache Blend
Beef, Onion, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Mushrooms, Pasta, Tomato-Based, Salami & Prosciutto, Pork, Venison
Top Notes For
Mike Saviage

Tasted blind. Medium gold color. Looks old. Interesting nose, notes of apricots, cooked apples and butterscotch. Something volatile in the mouth at first but it goes away with more air. Someone nailed their guess. Great in the mouth late in the evening. Fun datapoint for future blind tastings.

Tasted blind. Medium gold color. Looks old. Interesting nose, notes of apricots, cooked apples and butterscotch. Something volatile in the mouth at first but it goes away with more air. Someone nailed their guess. Great in the mouth late in the evening. Fun datapoint for future blind tastings.

Jan 28th, 2018
Nathaniel DiMaggio

Yowza! A touch cloudy but absolutely gorgeous on the palate. Took about an hour to open up.

Yowza! A touch cloudy but absolutely gorgeous on the palate. Took about an hour to open up.

May 26th, 2016
Dade Thieriot

One of most sensational #Rhône wines we've ever encountered--with all the grace and finesse of a great Burgundy it dazzled us all last Sunday at @ZuniCafe! #1990 #ChateauRayas #Reserve

One of most sensational #Rhône wines we've ever encountered--with all the grace and finesse of a great Burgundy it dazzled us all last Sunday at @ZuniCafe! #1990 #ChateauRayas #Reserve

Mar 23rd, 2016
Bobby Stuckey

Master Sommelier, Partner Frasca Food & Wine, Vintner Scarpetta Wines

10

Thanks @erailsba @themikelaszlo

Thanks @erailsba @themikelaszlo

Aug 28th, 2015
Michael Pitts

'90

May 8th, 2015
Bethany D'Meza

This was delicious. Thought a bit cloudy but was delicious... well balance.. earthy and flowers.

This was delicious. Thought a bit cloudy but was delicious... well balance.. earthy and flowers.

Apr 3rd, 2015
Bradley Brown

Owner/Winemaker Big Basin Vineyards

10

Latergram - an inspiring wine that will not be forgotten - expressive in every dimension

Latergram - an inspiring wine that will not be forgotten - expressive in every dimension

Mar 28th, 2015
Matthew Peterson

Sommelier Post Ranch Inn, Wine Director Big Sur Food & Wine Festival, Sales Swirl Wine Brokers, Martine's Wines, Winewise

10

An honor to finally get to try this. Doesn't disappoint.

An honor to finally get to try this. Doesn't disappoint.

Sep 30th, 2014
Rebecca McMahon

24 years old and still so alive and inspiring! Strawberries and a bit of luscious spice

24 years old and still so alive and inspiring! Strawberries and a bit of luscious spice

Apr 23rd, 2014
Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

10

A slam dunk. Absolutely mind-boggling. Power, finesse, authority, transparency and all those things. It was also super clean!

A slam dunk. Absolutely mind-boggling. Power, finesse, authority, transparency and all those things. It was also super clean!

Mar 24th, 2013