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Rayas Tasting @ EOS |  (423 page views) | | | - 1998 Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Réserve - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Somewhat muted nose. Generous in the mouth, with melon, flowers, gravel and minerals. Nice structure, long finish. Interesting, complex, vibrant wine. I would buy this, if it wasn't too expensive. (93 pts.)
- 1998 Château Rayas Côtes du Rhône La Pialade - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône
Light red in color, with red fruits on the nose. Soft and fruity on the palate. Some sage and black pepper hints. Low in tannins and ready to drink. Nice bistro wine. (88 pts.)
- 1998 Château Rayas Côtes du Rhône Château de Fonsalette Reserve - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône
Dark red in color, especially compared to the La Pialade. Fruits run more in the black spectrum. Good weight, nice balance, peppery finish, moderate tannins. (90 pts.)
- 1998 Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Pignan Reserve - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Dark red in color. Ripe, rich fruits. Some hints of raw pepper steak. Structured, but the tannins are very fine. (92 pts.)
- 1998 Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Dark red in color. Somewhat closed node. Cherry liquor, roasted plums and red raspberry on the palate, with a sweet, long, peppery finish. Fine grained tannins make this wine drinkable now, but it surely will get better. My only concern was a bit of alcoholic heat on the back end. (93 pts.)
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