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Chateauneuf du Pape Rayas 1978
HED01165
75 cl
12.5%
£6,000.00
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rayas 1978 is a distinguished mature wine from this revered producer, renowned for producing ethereal, varietal Grenache wines from sandy soils. This 1978 expression exhibits a complex palate with notes of dark fruit, herbs and a hint of earthiness. The 1978 vintage at Château Rayas is highly regarded and stands out as one of the estate`s significant achievements from the late 1970s. For Châteauneuf-du-Pape as a whole, 1978 was a very good year, known for producing wines with both richness and structure.
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Robert Parker
A wine that once hit the magical three-digit score, it is now in decline. The 1978 started off life slowly, gathered steam, blossomed at age 8-10, and continued to add weight and richness until 1999-2000, when it began a slight decline. Although it is still a spectacular wine, it is no longer perfect. - Robert M. Parker, Jr.
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