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Red
1971 Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve
Grenache
- France
- Rhône
- Southern Rhône
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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Community Tasting Notes 4
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tinybubbles Likes this wine: 96 points
December 7, 2020 - Brilliant high note and sweet toned spice bouquet. Floral notes here as well. Lovely silky palate. Long finish.
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MauriceE wrote:
July 27, 2018 - Brilliant. Opened one hour before drinking, not decanted. Stunning nose, extremely complex, very long. 20 points
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Lord Rayas wrote: 94 points
January 15, 2017 - Julian's MNSC (The Chin's): sweet and jammy with hints of madeira. prob didn't need decanting. not as alluring as previous bottle.
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Lord Rayas wrote: 96 points
November 24, 2013 - My MNSC (Seventh Son): popped n poured. much lighter colour than the 78. immediately expressive. floral and sweet, almost burgundian. charming.
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By John Kapon
Mayday, 5/4/2009(Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1971
- 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 4 (6%)
- In Cellars 50 (69%)
- Consumed 18 (25%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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