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

Rayas is a french estate located in the south of the Rhône region. Purchased in 1980 by Albert Reynaud, four generations of winegrowers have succeeded in bringing this small family estate of 10 hectares up the ranks and produce great wines. The estate produces its wines under the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation.

Today the Rayas estate is managed and directed by Emmanuel Reynaud, great-grandson of Albert Reynaud. He also operates the Domaine des Tours and Fonsalette bought by his father Jacques Reynaud several years ago. Under the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, the estate cultivates Grenache grapes for red wines as well as for white wines with Clairette.