Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve 2009 465934

€900.00 (In Stock)

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve 2009
Château Rayas

Formato: 75cl
Gradazione: 14%

Descrizione: bottiglia perfettamente conservata, etichetta e capsula perfette, livello del vino altissimo e di colore brillante.

Rating: 98/100 
Robert Parker Wine Advocate:
The 2009 Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape is an awesome example of elegance
combined with extraordinary power. The alcohol levels must be between
15.5% and 16%, but the elegance and sublime nature of this wine make it
irresistible. Its dense ruby/purple color is followed by an
extraordinary bouquet of framboise, black cherry liqueur intermixed with
blacker fruits, licorice and a hint of flowers. Pure with terrific
layers of fruit concentration (although it's remarkably light on its
feet), silky tannins, well-integrated acidity and a stunning
personality, this monumental Rayas is breathtaking. This beauty will
undoubtedly be drinkable early on (although Emmanuel Reynaud considers
that to be infanticide), and it is capable of lasting 25-30 years.

One of the world's most mysterious estates is Chateau Rayas. This small
30-acre estate is owned by the Reynaud family, which dates back to the
late 19th century,. The estate has always had an image of secrecy and
seclusion. Following the death of Jacques Reynaud in 1997, his nephew,
Emmanuel took over, and he continues to produce wines that go from
strength to strength. A cool climate property in a hot zone, Rayas is
tucked away in a forest with its vineyards basically one parcel of sandy
soil. Emmanuel Reynaud, who is also the proprietor of the outstanding
Vacqueyras estate called Domaine des Tours, has the same eccentric
idiosyncracies as his uncle. It is not as difficult to get an
appointment to visit Rayas as many people think, and I highly recommend
it as it is always a fascinating place to visit. After 25 years, I never
cease to be amazed by what emerges from these decrepit, old, haphazard
cellars that look like a biohazard room in a video game. They don't win
the top prize for the dirtiest cellars in Chateauneuf du Pape (that goes
to Henri Bonneau), but Rayas is a close second. Modern-day oenology
graduates would be horrified by -working conditions,- but the magic
elixirs to emerge from these ancient barrels, demi-muids and foudres are
wondrous. On this trip, I tasted through the component parts of the
2010s, another top vintage for Rayas. Production was tiny, and the
harvest was extremely late. In fact, Emmanuel Reynaud told me that 2011
would be at least ten days in advance of 2010. The 2009s, which have all
been bottled, have turned out to be spectacular, and I tend to think
the 2009 Rayas could turn out to be the greatest wine made by Emmanuel,
even eclipsing the 2007.