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Score 92/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, May 2005

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93
93/100

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93
93/100

Robert Parker

92
92/100

Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

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93 points
Robert Parker
Score 93/100 · Drink 1996-2011, Robert Parker, Feb 1996

Similar to the 1990, although slightly less port-like and without the color saturation of that wine, the full-throttle, robust, intense, rich 1989 Pignan coats the palate with layers of viscous fruit flavors, high alcohol, and an impressive velvety sweetness. This high octane wine exhibits no signs of going into a closed stage; it should continue to drink splendidly well for another 12-15+ years. 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

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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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