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Red
1976 Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve
Grenache
- France
- Rhône
- Southern Rhône
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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Community Tasting Notes 2
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Collector1855 wrote: 97 points
March 20, 2021 - A rare treat such an old Rayas bottle in a top condition. Beautiful nose of sweet spices, honey, green stems, earl gray tea, cake and dried fruit. Believe it or not, the wine was even a bit closed and benefited from 30min air in the glass. Excellent palate that was lush but also energetic with good acidity. Long finish.
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bristol411 wrote: 95 points
January 15, 2011 - What a pleasant surprise, amazing ripe nose that shouted RAYAS. This was the best bottle ever of this, still so alive, rich and sweet, but also balanced. Lovely length. Looking forward to another soon.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1976
- Type Red
- Producer Château Rayas
- Varietal Grenache
- Designation Reserve
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Rhône
- SubRegion Southern Rhône
- Appellation Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 30 (77%)
- Consumed 9 (23%)
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- DesignationReserve
- CountryFrance
- RegionRhône
- SubRegionSouthern Rhône
- AppellationChâteauneuf-du-Pape
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