Doug Powers

9.1

Lovely mature CdP, redfruits, nice balance, medium-long finish, starting to show just a little oxidation. — 6 days ago

with Jim

Josh Morgenthau

9.6

Transparent, singing. Ripe but tense. Truly top tier fruit. — 20 days ago

Jay Kline

9.3

Popped and poured. The 2021 “Cuvée Réservée” pours a deep ruby color with a deep but transparent core; medium+ viscosity and moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe red and black brambles, spiced meat, black pepper, some purple flowers and stony minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. This comes across lighter and more Burgundian than the last handful of vintages; almost giving me some 2014 vibes (which is a vintage in the last decade that I adore). It’s really good and shows a bit more elegance that I quite like. Looking forward to tracking this vintage as time goes on. Drink now with some patience and should be cracking through 2041 with ease. — a month ago

Anthony De Blasi

9.3

Adorable CdP. Quite sope power, full bodied but with a deeper aromatic layer. Nice — 14 days ago

Charlie Tapp

9.4

Mesquite, garrigues, fruitcake, dark red fruit, tobacco and menthol. — 3 days ago

Tor Kenward

9.5

Defines that appellation on a high note. — a day ago

Jay Kline

9.2

The color of the 2000 Pignan is a brilliant pale ruby color and slightly cloudy. Noticeably lighter in complexion than the others in the CdP flight. Yep…it has that scintillating, heady nose that is so unique to Rayas. Pine needles, wild strawberries, cardamom…woof. This bottle had some VA but I didn’t mind. Perhaps not the most exciting Rayas but I’m splitting hairs here. A very nice pairing with cassoulet, Toulouse sausage and duck confit. Drink now and through 2035. Merci Matt! — a month ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2021 vintage. Great QPR. Fruit. Tannins. Balance. Current drinkability. Underpriced relative to comparable CDP’s. Checks off a lot of boxes. Grab you some. 4.3.24. — 15 days ago

Taavi Davies

9.0

I would not have dared to drink this so young — but it was delicious, fresh & complex, — 10 days ago

John Van Trijp

9.7

Very young — 7 days ago