Château Rayas

Réservé Pignan Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache

9.432 ratings
9.318 pro ratings
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Grenache
Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Eric Guido

This is Chateauneuf-du-Pape? What a tremendous wine. Floral, olive, stems, smoke, charred meat, pepper, crushed berries, all took turns throughout the bouquet and palate. Silky yet lifted with ripe fruits and brisk acidity. Driven, bracing, and simply a gorgeous display. Long and haunting on the finish with hints of herbs and inner floral tones.

This is Chateauneuf-du-Pape? What a tremendous wine. Floral, olive, stems, smoke, charred meat, pepper, crushed berries, all took turns throughout the bouquet and palate. Silky yet lifted with ripe fruits and brisk acidity. Driven, bracing, and simply a gorgeous display. Long and haunting on the finish with hints of herbs and inner floral tones.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 14th, 2016
Chris Paul

Wine Educator Copain Wines

9.5

Smoked meat city. Minerality, spice, herbs. Wow! #2005 #chateauneufdupape #therealdeal

Smoked meat city. Minerality, spice, herbs. Wow! #2005 #chateauneufdupape #therealdeal

1 person found it helpfulAug 25th, 2015
Roel van der Burg

Sommelier at Restaurant Entrepot

9.8

Second wine of Chateau Rayas. Unlike anything else I had from the southern Rhone before. Racy, intoxicating, smoked meat. Very pale colour. Spices attacked my palate and didn't let go for a while. So intense! Gamechanger. I want to experience more of this.

Second wine of Chateau Rayas. Unlike anything else I had from the southern Rhone before. Racy, intoxicating, smoked meat. Very pale colour. Spices attacked my palate and didn't let go for a while. So intense! Gamechanger. I want to experience more of this.

Nov 12th, 2015
Fredrik Johansson

Winemaker Staglin Family Vineyard

9.4

2005 - young and somewhat primary still, but oh what beautiful Grenache...

2005 - young and somewhat primary still, but oh what beautiful Grenache...

Apr 8th, 2015
Nathaniel DiMaggio

Most didn't love this but I thought it was very pretty. Super floral, subtle red fruit on the palate.

Most didn't love this but I thought it was very pretty. Super floral, subtle red fruit on the palate.

Oct 25th, 2014
Vincent Bottreau

#2005 Tablée majoritairement sur le bouchon. A posteriori je dirais plutôt géosmine. Tristesse.

#2005 Tablée majoritairement sur le bouchon. A posteriori je dirais plutôt géosmine. Tristesse.

May 31st, 2014
Chris Scanlan

Sales Amy Atwood Imports

9.8

Blind wine #3. @selectionmassale family in the background.

Blind wine #3. @selectionmassale family in the background.

Jul 9th, 2013
Alvaro Bustillos

Rodolfo c
Jh3
Pesquis
Jova
Z4

Rodolfo c
Jh3
Pesquis
Jova
Z4

Mar 6th, 2021
Rodolphe Clérac

Without doubt the best Chateauneuf-du-pape I ever had! And this is only the second wine of Chateau Rayas! This 2005 is just perfectly balanced and ready to drink. Very very long finish with red fruit notes and pepper...

Without doubt the best Chateauneuf-du-pape I ever had! And this is only the second wine of Chateau Rayas! This 2005 is just perfectly balanced and ready to drink. Very very long finish with red fruit notes and pepper...

Sep 29th, 2019
Anaïs Jollivet

Grenache et Syrah!
Plus « sirupeux » que le rayas

Grenache et Syrah!
Plus « sirupeux » que le rayas

Mar 21st, 2019