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Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc 2007 . Reserve, Chateau Rayas . 3ll. Bottle (6). ... (Total: 6 Btls. )
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Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc 2007Reserve, Chateau Rayas
3ll
Bottle (6)
The La Donna Cellar. All wines stored professionally in NJ area wine storage facility.
“One of the more eccentric wines in the world is the Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape white. I have bottles of the 1990 that are spectacular, and others that are completely oxidized, all from the same cases. So go figure! The 2007 looks to have enormous potential, and under the winemaking of Emmanuel Reynaud, the wine has been more consistent. It never sees a day of oak, as it is kept on the second floor of Rayas in tank prior to bottling. On paper, this wine is an equal part blend of Grenache Blanc and Clairette, although I wouldn’t be surprised if a few other grapes made it into the final blend. For decades, there have been rumors that in some remote corner of the Rayas vineyards some Chardonnay is planted, although this has never been documented or proven. This full-bodied, powerful wine offers up incredible notes of pineapple, white currants, quince, flowers, poached pear, and caramelized tangerine. It is exotic in 2007, with some shockingly good acidity, but the problem is that there is not much of it, as under 500 cases are generally made in any vintage. This wine has legendary aging potential if you’re willing to take the gamble and wait, although the 2007 is good enough to drink now.” (94 pts. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, Oct. 2012)
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2026 May 22 Fine & Rare Wine Signature® Auction - Beverly Hills #5594 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
May, 2026
22nd
Friday
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