2006 Rayas CDP
- 750 ml99
DEC
Availability: Out of Stock
$995.00
Availability:
Out of stock
Product ID
66039-750-AS
Wine Critic Reviews:
...Explosively aromatic, with blood orange, peppermint, strawberry, thyme, rosemary, all whirling round. On the palate it's well balanced, including alcohol (though surely 15.5%)... What a wine.
Decanter | 99 DEC
Decanter | 99 DEC
| Availability | Out of Stock |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2006 |
| 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 | 99 DEC |
| 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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