WTN: More Rayas magic
Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2012 11:24 am
Two bottles, opened in the last couple of weeks. Both sublime.
1996 Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve
Fantastic wine. Classic Rayas fragrance of pure red fruits, earth and white pepper, and a palate presence that's pure silk with gentle, fine grained tannins and a bright acid spine beneath. Long, pure, beautifully balanced. Still rather youthful, but wonderful.
1994 Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve
That Rayas magic again; 14% alcohol Grenache, and yet it has the refinement, finesse and delicate touch of a great Burgundy. Gorgeous fragrance of white pepper, pure red fruits and mature leathery and earthy elements, so elegant and silken on the palate and showing amazing purity, presence and persistence.
I need more Rayas in the cellar...
1996 Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve
Fantastic wine. Classic Rayas fragrance of pure red fruits, earth and white pepper, and a palate presence that's pure silk with gentle, fine grained tannins and a bright acid spine beneath. Long, pure, beautifully balanced. Still rather youthful, but wonderful.
1994 Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve
That Rayas magic again; 14% alcohol Grenache, and yet it has the refinement, finesse and delicate touch of a great Burgundy. Gorgeous fragrance of white pepper, pure red fruits and mature leathery and earthy elements, so elegant and silken on the palate and showing amazing purity, presence and persistence.
I need more Rayas in the cellar...