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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château Rayas Reynaud 2004

  • Yellow fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Icon wine
  • Color: White
  • 13.50% 
  • 0.75L
  • Intensity
  • Rich

The most legendary of all Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines, in its white version. Astonishingly racy, with wonderful volume, a creamy substance and a rare balance thanks to its fresh peak. More info

  • Quantity: 1 Bottle
  • Level: 1 into-neck
  • Label: 1 very slightly marked label
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Country/Region: Rhône
  • Appellation/Wine: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  • Producer/Owner: Emmanuel Reynaud
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château Rayas Reynaud serve at a temperature of 10°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Salade de caille au foie gras et aux noisettes miellées, Brouillade de truffes, Quenelles de brochet.

Peak: Drink until 2020

  • Vintage score: 18/20
  • Lot presentation
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château Rayas Reynaud

    The wine

    Made from Grenache and Clairette, Château Rayas's white wine undergoes nine months' élevage in barrels. Powerful, full-bodied and highly concentrated, it can boast significant keeping potential.

    Information about domain Château Rayas

    Château Rayas is one of the great names of French wine. Many connoisseurs believe it to be the best in the appellation. The domain was established relatively recently (the vineyards were planted in the early 1920s) by Louis Reynaud who quickly distinguished himself from the typical practices of Châteauneuf du Pape. In this traditionally sun-baked region, one section of the vineyard faces north and the vines here benefit from the refreshing qualities of the pine trees that grow around the property. Louis Reynaud also focused primarily on just one grape variety, Grenache, even though 13 are permitted within the appellation. His son Jacques, who was seen as unconventional, if not eccentric, took over the business and achieved new heights of quality with the wines through traditional techniques. Today, Château Rayas is managed by his nephew Emanuel Reynaud.

    Detailed characteristics

    • Quantity: 1 Bottle
    • Level: 1 into-neck
    • Label: 1 very slightly marked label
    • Origin: Private individual
    • Type of cellar: Classic underground cellar
    • Recoverable VAT: No
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
    • French customs seal: yes
    • Alcohol percentage: 13.50 %
    • Country/Region: Rhône
    • Appellation/Wine: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    • Producer/Owner: Emmanuel Reynaud
    • Vintage: 2004
    • Color: White
    • Peak: Drink until 2020
    • Service temperature: 10°
    • Viticulture: Environment friendly 
    • Size (in ha): 2
    • Volume: 4500 bottles
    • Intensity: Rich
    • Dominant aroma: Yellow fruit
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: 50% Grenache, 50% clairette
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château Rayas Reynaud
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château Rayas Reynaud

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    Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château Rayas Reynaud 2004

    iDealwine Price(1) corresponds to the hammer price and the buyer's premium charged by the auctioneer. (1)Bottle format