Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve 2008 [Net]

Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve 2008

Experience the epitome of elegance with the 2008 Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf-du-Pape Reserve. Hailing from one of the most revered estates in the Southern Rhône, this exceptional 750ml bottle showcases a harmonious blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. With a rich bouquet of ripe red berries, exotic spices, and a hint of earthy minerality, it offers a complex and velvety palate, enriched by silky tannins and a long, captivating finish. This vintage is celebrated for its balance and depth, making it a perfect choice for discerning collectors and connoisseurs alike. Elevate your collection with this luxurious gem from Cana Wine Co.

Critical Acclaim

93 Wine Advocate

A much lighter style of wine, but showing far better now that it has had some time in bottle, is Emmanuel Reynaud’s 2008 Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape. Medium ruby, with a classic nose of kirsch liqueur intermixed with Provencal herbs, sandy, loamy soil notes, some licorice and steak tartare, this wine is fleshy, medium to full-bodied, round, generous, and surprisingly seductive and luscious. I wouldn’t be surprised if many tasters prefer this over the bigger, richer, more structured and potentially far greater 2007, at least for the next 4-5 years. This is a sensational effort and one of the finest wines of the vintage, the most challenging year in Chateauneuf du Pape since the historical deluge in 2002.

92 Wine Spectator

An elegant style, with gentle cherry sauce, mulled raspberry and damson plum fruit lined with shiso leaf, rooibos tea, iron and sandalwood notes. A mineral twinge holds the finish, which is sneakily long.