1 dozen bottles per lot
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RAYAS
With the passing of great Jacques Reynaud in 1997, the 95 maybe the last truly profound Rayas as well as the last made under his careful eye. The organized chaos and irregular containers of Reynauds cellar combined the synergy of an old world artist and of a mad scientist with his own internal formulas to take the risks necessary to make a distinctive and great wine. Extremely low yields allow only 3,000 cases to be made from a 37 acre estate, with 2,000 of these being Rayas Rouge and the remainder: Pignan and Rayas Blanc. For 1995 the yields and production were even less.
Châteauneuf du Pape, Château Rayas--Vintage 1995
Rhône
Excellent condition
In original carton
"The 1995 is spectacular. When Emmanuel Reynaud said it was evolving quickly, in essence repudiating this vintage, I immediately drank two bottles of this glorious elixir. It does not reveal the over-ripeness of the 1990, bringing to mind a hypothetical blend of the great 1989 and 1978. Deeply-colored and still young, with black currant/creme de cassis-like characteristics, huge body, yet great structure and delineation, this is a classic Rayas that is totally different than the 1990. It should continue to improve in the bottle and may merit an even higher score. While it can be drunk now, it will be even better with 3-4 years of cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2020." Robert Parker, www.erobertparker.com (Jan 2003)
1 dozen bottles per lot
With the passing of great Jacques Reynaud in 1997, the 95 maybe the last truly profound Rayas as well as the last made under his careful eye. The organized chaos and irregular containers of Reynauds cellar combined the synergy of an old world artist and of a mad scientist with his own internal formulas to take the risks necessary to make a distinctive and great wine. Extremely low yields allow only 3,000 cases to be made from a 37 acre estate, with 2,000 of these being Rayas Rouge and the remainder: Pignan and Rayas Blanc. For 1995 the yields and production were even less.
Châteauneuf du Pape, Château Rayas--Vintage 1995
Rhône
Excellent condition
In original carton
"The 1995 is spectacular. When Emmanuel Reynaud said it was evolving quickly, in essence repudiating this vintage, I immediately drank two bottles of this glorious elixir. It does not reveal the over-ripeness of the 1990, bringing to mind a hypothetical blend of the great 1989 and 1978. Deeply-colored and still young, with black currant/creme de cassis-like characteristics, huge body, yet great structure and delineation, this is a classic Rayas that is totally different than the 1990. It should continue to improve in the bottle and may merit an even higher score. While it can be drunk now, it will be even better with 3-4 years of cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2020." Robert Parker, www.erobertparker.com (Jan 2003)
1 dozen bottles per lot