2000 Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve
93
Wine Advocate
Review Date: 02/2003The 2000 Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape, which Emmanuel Reynaud believes is better than 1998, came in at a whopping 15.2% alcohol. It is reminiscent of a hypothetical blend of the 1998 and 1999, with a medium to light ruby color, and a sumptuous bouquet of kirsch liqueur, spice box, and licorice. Full-bodied and fleshy, with low acidity, it is a sweet (from high glycerin and alcohol), seductive, intoxicating offering with no hard edges and a rich, fleshy mouthfeel. (RP)
Price: $469.99
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93
Wine Spectator
Review Date: 12/2003
*Collectible* Remarkable. Very light in color, like weathered bricks, but this medium-bodied red has all the sweetness you can wish for from a young wine, with ripe tannins and some plum and cherry confit providing succulent flavors; you won't leave a drop in the glass. Smooth, silky, ripe, balanced, long finish.
92
Wine & Spirits
Review Date: 06/2003
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90
Int'l Wine Cellar
Review Date: 02/2003
Rather pale red (Reynaud says the color will deepen as the wine ages). Smoke and pepper dominate the nose. Thick and sappy; round and seamless. Offers very good depth of flavor... Best today on the peppery, long finish, which features thoroughly ripe tannins. There weren't a lot of bunches in 2000, says Reynaud, but the grapes were large. 90+ (ST)
Product Details
Origin: Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhone, France
Type/Varietal: Rhone Blends
SKU: #1235960