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1997 Château Rayas Côtes du Rhône Château de Fonsalette Reserve
Red Rhone Blend
- France
- Rhône
- Southern Rhône
- Côtes du Rhône
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Community Tasting Notes 6
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Leto South wrote: 92 points
October 28, 2018 - Brick red, paling edges. Bq w herbs, liquorice, smoky minerality, dark fruits. Medium body w rounded tannins, still good acidity, fruit surprisingly forward w hints of strawberries (!), Very good balance, fully mature. Long aftertaste. Elegant. It seems almost Burgundian sometimes, tastes a good way north of its origin. Will last a few more years. Lovely!!
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MC2 Wines Likes this wine:
June 20, 2018 - Acker Auction - June 2018 (Laduree NYC W Broadway): I always really like these and this one was no different. It's more herbal than red fruits although those are there as well. Amazing the way Rayas can pack so much flavor into such a very light and delicate wine. Very tasty.
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MC2 Wines Likes this wine:
July 28, 2017 - Fabulous wine. I'm always impressed at Rayas-based wines (even the third label like this one). It starts off very light and elegant, but as it gains air it also gains body. Really enjoyed.
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kstoddard wrote: flawed
January 17, 2013 - Blind Night (Kevin): Chemical nose. Undrinkable.
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zaphodnl wrote: 88 points
January 13, 2010 - Nice fruity, gravelly character with full, dark, ripe fruit. Slight taste of figs.
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By Stephen Tanzer
January/February 1999, IWC Issue #82 (link)(Chateau Rayas Chateau de Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1997
- Type Red
- Producer Château Rayas
- Varietal Red Rhone Blend
- Designation Château de Fonsalette Reserve
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Rhône
- SubRegion Southern Rhône
- Appellation Côtes du Rhône
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 1 (2%)
- In Cellars 38 (66%)
- Consumed 19 (33%)
Food Pairing
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- ProducerChâteau Rayas
- VarietyRed Rhone Blend
- CountryFrance
- RegionRhône
- SubRegionSouthern Rhône
- AppellationCôtes du Rhône
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