Château Rayas

Réservé Pignan Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache

9.533 ratings

9.513 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

Michael Sinowitz

9.6

Just an amazing wine. For cdp, very light colored with a bit of bricking. Tobacco, dark fruit, earth, amazingly plush and elegant. Very distinctive and delicious.

Just an amazing wine. For cdp, very light colored with a bit of bricking. Tobacco, dark fruit, earth, amazingly plush and elegant. Very distinctive and delicious.

Sep 23rd, 2017

Peter Monteleone

Sales & Marketing Martine's Wines

9.4

Perhaps the best bottle of Pignan I've had. Brilliant.

Perhaps the best bottle of Pignan I've had. Brilliant.

Apr 17th, 2017

Helen Keplinger

Owner/Winemaker Keplinger Wines

9.8

Almost as good as the 2005. Ahhhh

Almost as good as the 2005. Ahhhh

May 9th, 2015

9.4

06. Damn fine. Sweet fruit. Amazingly aromatic. Beautiful texture here

06. Damn fine. Sweet fruit. Amazingly aromatic. Beautiful texture here

Mar 22nd, 2015

Partner/Wine Advisor Grand Cru Wine Consulting

9.3

Awesome and drinking so nicely.

Awesome and drinking so nicely.

Jan 18th, 2013

Sommelier Hakkasan

9.3

So good!

So good!

Dec 12th, 2012

Alvaro Bustillos

9.8

Xim

Xim

Aug 12th, 2024

9.5

What an amazing wine! Opened brilliantly over the course of a few hours. Earthy, spicy and delicious.

What an amazing wine! Opened brilliantly over the course of a few hours. Earthy, spicy and delicious.

Oct 29th, 2023

9.4

Brilliant!

Brilliant!

Aug 25th, 2023

9.4

Lovely wine

Lovely wine

Jun 17th, 2023