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NECK
All levels above bn. Good level for wines of all ages
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Base neck. Good level for wines of all ages
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Rayas 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve
€1.500,00 incl VAT: €1.815,00
In stock
Specification
| Country | |
|---|---|
| Region | |
| Sub Region | |
| Bottling | Estate Bottled |
| Type of Wine | Red wine |
| Year | |
| Bottle size | 0.75 L |
| Packaging | Loose |
| Rating | 95 |
| Reviewer | Robert Parker |
Label |
gl |
| Capsule | good condition |
| Level |
neck |
The 2003 Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape has gone from strength to strength and now looks to be the finest vintage since the monumental 1995. Deep ruby to the rim with that classic Rayas nose of flowers, kirsch liqueur, black raspberries, crushed rocks, and minerals, the wine is dense and concentrated, with a broad, savory mouth-feel, sweet yet silky tannin, fabulous persistence, and a blockbuster finish that just goes on and on. This is a reassuringly profound Rayas that seems to suggest that Emmanuel Reynaud has finally figured out this cold-climate terroir in a warm climate appellation.
