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Score 17/20 · Drink 1998-2008, Jancis Robinson MW, Dec 2011

A little gassy like the 1990 with a rather odd smell that reminded me of Bovril meat extract. A little bit odd and past its best. (JR)

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Critic scores
93
93/100

Average Score

93
93/100

Robert Parker

17
17/20

Jancis Robinson MW

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93 points
Robert Parker
Score 93/100 · Drink 1996-2016, Robert Parker, Feb 1996

The 1989 Cuvee Syrah is similar to the 1990, exhibiting exceptional intensity, a black/ruby/purple color, a huge perfume of black-raspberries, and a whoppingly long, moderately tannic finish. Typically, it is extracted, large-scaled, and capable of lasting for another 20+ years. Impressive! Imported by Martine's Wines, San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 485-1800, Wines of France, Alain Junguenet, Mountainside, NJ; tel. (908) 654-6173, and Ideal Wines, Medford, MA; tel. (617) 395-3300

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

Syrah / Shiraz

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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