CRITIC REVIEWS
Jeb Dunnuck
The 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape was slightly more impressive in its youth, and its dropped a fair bit of color and is more upfront than I expected. Nevertheless, its still a beautiful, elegant Rayas that offers classic notes of framboise, flower garden, strawberry jam and garrigue. Medium to full-bodied, seductive and elegant on the palate, with that seamless style thats rarely found outside of this address, drink it anytime over the coming decade or more.
Jeb Dunnuck
This was a brilliant showing by the 2007 Châteauneuf du Pape Reserve from Rayas, the finest bottle I’ve had to date. Offering a classic ruby color as well as gorgeous notes of kirsch liqueur, sappy green herbs, flowers, and rose petals, this beauty hits the palate with a full-bodied, rich, yet also fresh and vibrant texture that carries nicely integrated acidity and fine tannin. It’s certainly one of the gems in this great vintage and is going to have a long life. I’d be thrilled to drink bottles any time over the coming 15+ years.