1996 Chateauneuf du Pape Pignan
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Score 90/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Medium red, a bit less saturated than the above. Exotic cherry and spice aromas, with a suggestion of exotic fruits; very grenache. Fat and sweet, with noteworthy volume for the vintage. Silky cherry and raspberry flavors carry well on the ripe aftertaste.
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90/100
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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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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