A bit closed, even after a few hours. Opened a bit too soon. — 2 months ago
Cinnamon, a subtle spiced wine flavor — 2 months ago
Sweet spicy, aroma and taste. Various colored berries, cherries. Smooth. Rich and Elegant. 20 @16000, GDr, 240319 — 2 months ago
Vegetal, but with dark fruit like blackberries, and red fruit like cherries. Tannins are smooth, unobtrusive but muscular. — 25 days ago
Defines that appellation on a high note. — a month ago
Mesquite, garrigues, fruitcake, dark red fruit, tobacco and menthol. — a month ago
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! — 2 months ago
Vineyard brands tasting. $38 — 2 months ago
Spices, pepper. Fruits rich spicy and sweet. Match with various food. 2019 @, Vinsemble, 240406 — a month ago
Smooth. Not tannic. Even better after being opened several days. Blackberry. — a month ago
I would not have dared to drink this so young — but it was delicious, fresh & complex, — a month ago
Talk about an enormous wine. The 2005 is downright youthful and packed to the gills with fruit and character. Dark fruited with anise and black pepper. It was just so dense that everything seemed locked up right now…and we can thank Mourvedre for that. This was very tasty with cassoulet, Toulouse sausage and duck confit. If I were going to open another one of these, I would probably hold until 2030 and this will probably last for another 25 years beyond that. A massive wine with a long future yet ahead. — 2 months ago
Mary Hemphill
Recolte 2024 — 3 days ago