{"title":"Chateau Rayas","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"2010-chateau-rayas-chateauneuf-du-pape","title":"2010 Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf-du-Pape","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOne of the finest vintages ever produced at Chateau Rayas, by the critic's own reckoning. The 2010 Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf-du-Pape is pure Grenache from the estate's famously cool, sandy, pine-fringed vineyards, and it was awarded a perfect 100 points by Nicolas Greinacher (Vinous), who describes a finish that lingers for over two minutes and a wine that lays bare all its strength without flexing a single muscle. Robert M. Parker, Jr. (Wine Advocate) rated it 94-97 points from its component parts, likening it to the great 2005.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe 2010 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Reserve knocks it out of the park with rosewater, kirsch, garrigue, tobacco, white pepper, melted licorice and a flicker of ivy. On the full-bodied palate, rich flavor concentration is masterfully balanced by vibrant freshness, resulting in a sensation of complete harmony... The detailed, finesse-driven finish lingers for over two minutes - Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous (100 pts)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGreinacher suggests opening it four hours ahead without decanting if drinking now; for those who can wait, he says the magic starts in 2030.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Rayas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50607178383579,"sku":null,"price":3360.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1251\/5803\/files\/2010_Chateau_Rayas_Chateauneuf-du-Pape.jpg?v=1791656669"},{"product_id":"2011-chateau-rayas-chateauneuf-du-pape","title":"2011 Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf-du-Pape","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNo wine in the southern Rhone is more singular than Chateau Rayas. Grown on cool, sandy, pine-shaded soils and made from Grenache alone, it is pale, perfumed and ethereal where its neighbours are dark and dense, and it has a devoted following among collectors. The 2011 Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf-du-Pape shows that Rayas is a law unto itself regardless of vintage reputation, earning 96 points from James Suckling and 94 points from Josh Raynolds (Vinous), who notes that it is drinking beautifully now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn exotic bouquet presents black raspberry, incense, Asian spices and blood orange. On the palate, sweet red and dark berry flavors become more tangy and spicy with air. Shows an impressive blend of depth and vivacity and finishes with outstanding focus and thrust and gentle tannic grip. Evidently this wine didn't get the memo that 2011 couldn't produce outstanding wines. - Josh Raynolds, Vinous (94 pts)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eJames Suckling's advice is simple: drink now.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Rayas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50607178416347,"sku":null,"price":3360.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1251\/5803\/files\/2011_Chateau_Rayas_Chateauneuf-du-Pape.jpg?v=1791652320"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.lamontscott.com.au\/collections\/chateau-rayas.oembed","provider":"Lamont's Cottesloe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}