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Tasting notes
Score 17.5/20 · Drink 1990-2005, Jancis Robinson MW, Dec 2009

Quite a pale ruby. Edgy with quite a bit of acidity and some rather rhubarb notes. This bottle seemed on the way down and seemed to be losing its fruit. (JR)

Critic scores

Critic scores
94
94/100

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94
94/100

Robert Parker

18
18/20

Jancis Robinson MW

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94 points
Robert Parker
Score 94/100 · Drink 2000, Robert Parker, Jan 2003

A wine that once hit the magical three-digit score, it is now in decline. The 1978 started off life slowly, gathered steam, blossomed at age 8-10, and continued to add weight and richness until 1999-2000, when it began a slight decline. Although it is still a spectacular wine, it is no longer perfect. Importers: Alain Junguenet, Wines of France, Mountainside, NJ; tel. (908) 654-6173 and Martine’s Wines, Novato, CA; tel. (415) 883-0400

About the producer

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Chateau Rayas

Ch. Rayas is a cult name in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The wines – pure, silken expressions of Grenache with distinctive perfume – are revered for their singularity and fiercely collected. Made by Emmanuel Reynaud and renowned for their ageability, they have become some of the region's most sought-after.

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Grape Blend

Grenache/ Garnacha

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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