Chateau Rayas is the most mysterious and mythical producer in the Rhone Valley. With a long history dating back to 1880 when Albert Reynaud became deaf and went out to seek a new career, the estate is still managed by the Reynaud family to this day. Jacques Reynaud is the man who turn the estate into the highest stage and it is now continued by his son François. Rayas was one of the first estates in Chateauneuf du Pape to bottle and sell their own wine. Known to offer elegance, power and nuance and is the no. 1 and the most expensive wine in Rhone.

A compelling buy of the week, please find below an offer of 2003 Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf-du-Pape Reserve at only HK$6,500 per bottle - 



2003 Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

HK$6,500 per bottle 

Only 6 bottles are available, photo available on request 

95pts Robert Parker
The 2003 Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape has gone from strength to strength and now looks to be the finest vintage since the monumental 1995. Deep ruby to the rim with that classic Rayas nose of flowers, kirsch liqueur, black raspberries, crushed rocks, and minerals, the wine is dense and concentrated, with a broad, savory mouthfeel, sweet yet silky tannin, fabulous persistence, and a blockbuster finish that just goes on and on. This is a reassuringly profound Rayas that seems to suggest that Emmanuel Reynaud has finally figured out this cold-climate terroir in a warm climate appellation. This wine should be given 3-4 years of bottle age, and drunk over the following 20+ years.

Subject to final confirmation. Photos are available on request. ETA 4-6 weeks. 

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