1990 RAYAS Rouge 1990

Châteauneuf du Pape

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95-100 / 100

Excellent

1990 RAYAS Rouge 1990

Châteauneuf du Pape

Condition Good

Stock : 0 bottle

1 305,00 € tax incl. 1 087,50 € tax excl.

Avis d'expert

5 / 5

Michael Broadbent

(01-2001)
Rich, spicy; soft, full, fleshy, with fairly swingeing tannic finish.

99 / 100

Robert PARKER - The Wine Advocate

(01-2003)
As for the 1990, I have had the good fortune to drink nearly three cases, and it has been one of the triumphs of my cellar. A mere 1-2 years ago, I enjoyed a succession of perfect “100 point” bottles, but the last several bottles have merited 96-100 points, perhaps revealing the direction of this wine’s evolution. Nevertheless, this is riveting stuff. A legendary Rayas made from extremely ripe Grenache, it exhibits notes of over-ripe kirsch, raspberries, cherries, game, licorice, and tobacco. This unctuously-textured, thick, juicy Chateauneuf must tip the scale at 15.5% alcohol. It is truly a Rhone Valley monument.

Features Château informations

Features

Vintage	1990
Rating	95-100
Region	Rhône
Appellation	Châteauneuf du Pape
Colour	Red
Volume	0.75 l
Price	More than 300 €
Château	Rayas
Country	France

Château informations

Rayas

Petit domaine de dix hectares de vignes, "retiré" au milieu des bois, dans un terrain au sol très sablonneux et pauvre qui donne des vins avec beaucoup de finesse. Les cépages qui y sont cultivés, sont :

Grenache pour le rouge
Grenache et Clairette pour le blanc