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2012 Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

2012 Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

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$876.00

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Ended: Thursday, Mar 27, 1:40 PM PT

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Bid on this bottle of 2012 Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve (98DC, 98VN). Vinous: "The 2012 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réservé is at the start of its broad drinking window. Prominent kirsch liqueur, forest floor, strawberry compote, dried meat, rosemary, pressed violets and sage are only some of the many aromas and flavors that jump out of the glass. Refined to the core, the athletic 2012 packs a laser-like focus and flawlessly integrates the elevated alcohol. This is a remarkably uplifting Rayas with less obvious punch compared to riper years like 2009 or 2010, but the levels of intensity and finesse are jaw-dropping. (NG)" (06/2024)

Included in this lot · 1 bottle

Provenance: Purchased from reputable sources and stored in the temperature controlled wine cellar of a San Francisco based collector and repeat consignor with K&L Auctions.

2012 Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

2012 Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

98DC
98VN
Quantity:1Bottle Size:750 ml

Reviews

98

Decanter

06/2024
There are yellow hints to the orange-pink colour. Totally classic Rayas aromatics, red-fruited in style with touches of mint to the strawberry and orange rind. Full-bodied, with generous alcohol, fine-sand tannins and good acidity. Underneath there are some herbal nuances and pine needles from the whole-bunch fermentation. An easy-going, relaxed, fairly potent vintage of Rayas that's ready now, and full of charm and interest. (MW)

98

Vinous

06/2024
The 2012 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réservé is at the start of its broad drinking window. Prominent kirsch liqueur, forest floor, strawberry compote, dried meat, rosemary, pressed violets and sage are only some of the many aromas and flavors that jump out of the glass. Refined to the core, the athletic 2012 packs a laser-like focus and flawlessly integrates the elevated alcohol. This is a remarkably uplifting Rayas with less obvious punch compared to riper years like 2009 or 2010, but the levels of intensity and finesse are jaw-dropping. (NG)

SKU: 1852299

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