2005 Rayas CDP
- 750 ml97
RP
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$1,375.00
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Product ID
38259-750-AI
Wine Critic Reviews:
I could not resist retasting the 2005 Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape. Until the 2007 is in bottle, the 2005 is clearly the greatest wine made at this estate since the 1995. Made from 100% Grenache, it boasts an unusually (for Rayas) dark ruby/purple-tinged color as well as an exceptionally sweet bouquet of black cherry jam, truffles, incense, licorice, and raspberries. Full-bodied with a stunningly rich, concentrated mouthfeel, an explosive mid-palate, and a finish that lasts more than a minute, it is a wine of superb power and intensity admirably displaying the terroir’s hallmark delicacy and ethereal nature. This utterly profound Chateauneuf du Pape should drink beautifully for 25+ years.
Robert Parker Wine Advocate | 97 RP
(tasted in components, all of them grenache) #1: Light red. Wild, gamey aromas of earthy red and dark berries are followed by sweet, luscious raspberry and strawberry flavors and supple tannins. #2: From soil richer in clay: Intensely floral and bright, with strong raspberry and lavender tones. Sweet and silky but fresh, with wonderfully persistent red berry flavors and silky tannins. #3: Powerful dark berry and kirsch aromas. Deep, remarkably concentrated boysenberry, cassis and candied cherry flavors. Finishes with lush tannins and amazing length.
Vinous Media | 97 VM
The 2005 Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve exhibits a slightly transparent, ruby red color as well as knockout aromatics of garrigue, kirsch, raspberries, and smoke. With air, some black tea leaves and licorice notes follow. The wine is beautifully perfumed, complex and nuanced. In the mouth, it’s full bodied with sweet fruit, a soft, supple texture and a blockbuster finish. While I think this clearly surpasses the ’04 (a fantastic wine in its own right), I’m not sure it hits the heights of the ’89,’90 or ’95. Time will tell though and this is a gorgeous Rayas that should drink beautifully over the next 20 years.
Jeb Dunnuck | 96 JD
Really pure, tangy and superracy, with fresh, bright minerality rippling through the red cherry, red currant, fresh garrigue, shiso leaf and licorice notes. The long, finely tuned finish lingers on and on, with very fine acidity carrying it all. Drink now through 2028. 1,300 cases made.
Wine Spectator | 94 WS
The pale brick colour gives the impression of a wine in an advanced state of maturity but the nose is fresh and youthful with lifted red berry fruit. The earthy, herbal, garrigue notes on the palate are a little more mature but the supple fruit and tension shows you the wine can hold. The finish is clean and precise. Elegance again prevails. Drinking Window 2020 - 2025
Decanter | 92 DEC
Robert Parker Wine Advocate | 97 RP
(tasted in components, all of them grenache) #1: Light red. Wild, gamey aromas of earthy red and dark berries are followed by sweet, luscious raspberry and strawberry flavors and supple tannins. #2: From soil richer in clay: Intensely floral and bright, with strong raspberry and lavender tones. Sweet and silky but fresh, with wonderfully persistent red berry flavors and silky tannins. #3: Powerful dark berry and kirsch aromas. Deep, remarkably concentrated boysenberry, cassis and candied cherry flavors. Finishes with lush tannins and amazing length.
Vinous Media | 97 VM
The 2005 Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve exhibits a slightly transparent, ruby red color as well as knockout aromatics of garrigue, kirsch, raspberries, and smoke. With air, some black tea leaves and licorice notes follow. The wine is beautifully perfumed, complex and nuanced. In the mouth, it’s full bodied with sweet fruit, a soft, supple texture and a blockbuster finish. While I think this clearly surpasses the ’04 (a fantastic wine in its own right), I’m not sure it hits the heights of the ’89,’90 or ’95. Time will tell though and this is a gorgeous Rayas that should drink beautifully over the next 20 years.
Jeb Dunnuck | 96 JD
Really pure, tangy and superracy, with fresh, bright minerality rippling through the red cherry, red currant, fresh garrigue, shiso leaf and licorice notes. The long, finely tuned finish lingers on and on, with very fine acidity carrying it all. Drink now through 2028. 1,300 cases made.
Wine Spectator | 94 WS
The pale brick colour gives the impression of a wine in an advanced state of maturity but the nose is fresh and youthful with lifted red berry fruit. The earthy, herbal, garrigue notes on the palate are a little more mature but the supple fruit and tension shows you the wine can hold. The finish is clean and precise. Elegance again prevails. Drinking Window 2020 - 2025
Decanter | 92 DEC
| Availability | Out of Stock |
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| Vintage | 2005 |
| Format | 750 ml |
| Color | Red |
| Country | France: Words fail us when trying to adequately portray France's place in the world of wine. It's downright impossible to imagine what wine would feel and taste like had it not been for France's many, many viticultural pioneers. Fine wine is the blood of France's vigorously beating heart, and it finds itself in many aspects of French culture. With a viticultural history that dates all the way back to the 6th century BC, France now enjoys its position as the most famous and reputable wine region on the planet. If you have a burning passion for masterfully crafted, mouth-watering, mind-expanding wines, then regular visits to France are probably already in your schedule, and for a good reason. |
| Producer | Rayas: To taste a fine Rayas is to taste Chateauneuf du Pape in its purest, most expressive form. Centuries of history and experience have come together to create one of the region's most recognizable names, and it doesn't take much time with one of their wines to turn a non-believer into a lifelong fan. The unique terroir that Chateau Rayas has access to is perfect for growing Grenache, a fact that they're keenly aware of - few wineries can claim such mastery over their chosen varietal. With how well their most recent vintages turned out, we can only see their reputation growing. It should go without saying, but having even just one of their otherworldly wines in your collection is a feat not many can brag about. If you can afford them, there aren't many other names for you to consider. |
| Rating | 97 RP |
| Region | Rhone: While the Northern Rhone produces only about 5% of all wine coming out of the Rhone Valley, the quality of these bottles is not to be underestimated. The terroir in this region is heavenly for growing Syrah, Viognier, Marsanne or Rousanne - the only permitted grapes in the AOC. Picture this - the Rhone flows through the valley like an azure thread piercing the landscape, a reflection of the dreamy skies hovering above the vineyards, ready to produce rainfall at a moment's notice. The rocky soil of the steep, almost surreal hillsides provides a bountiful feast for the grapevine roots. The flavors and texture of Northern Rhone wines tell you everything you need to know as soon as your lips touch the elixir, like a whisper in the vigorous valley winds As per the Southern Rhone wine, it is like taking a plunge into a whirlpool of juicy flavor. Every sip explodes forward like a crashing tsunami, bathing your tastebuds in delicious aromas of prune, chocolate, grass, and black fruit. The wines are so compelling that it can be hard to drink them casually at a social event without getting lost in their intricate textures and emotional depths. Let's set sail together, and drink deep from these luxurious bottles with our friends and loved ones. |
| Type of Wine | Chateauneuf du Pape: You can expect Chateauneuf-du-Pape reds selection to wash over you with a combination of leather, game, tar, and delicious dried herbs, creating a spice mixture that commands respect from even the harshest non-believers. Chateauneuf-du-Pape whites are ever so refreshing and bold, frolicking in a field of floral notes and earthy minerals. |
| OWC | No |
| Varietal | Proprietary Blend: There's a level of mystery and intrigue when it comes to drinking a wine for which you're not fully informed about, and if that sounds like a thrilling idea to you, then you're probably already interested in proprietary blends. While the concept doesn't have a legal definition, it is used to describe blends whose components aren't disclosed by the producer. In many cases, the wine tends to be a Bordeaux-inspired blend, but this isn't always the case. |
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