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! — 2 months ago

Dick Schinkel

9.8

From Magnum! — 3 months ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.1

Slightly cloudy garnet ruby core . Some herbal and slightly funky undergrowth , dried red fruits, dried mushroom , tobacco and dried spices, touch medicinal also. On the palate still some fruit , dried red cherry, those sous bois notes , rose and spice , liquorice . Balanced acidity, noticeable slightly angular tannin. Ok length with just a touch of warmth , slightly smoky finish . This is mature and should be drunk as I don’t see it improving. Drink Now and next 5 years . — 3 months ago

Amanda Dreps

9.0

Delicious birthday wine — 3 months ago

Guy Acheson

8.9

Clean. Balanced. Very mild tannins. — 6 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2010 vintage. Thinned out somewhat, body-wise, yet still packing a punch. Lots of complexities still in the tasting grasp. 9.20.23. — 8 months ago

Max Coane

9.1

Dark fruit. Bacon. Delicious. — 11 years ago

Jenn

9.0

Cinnamon, a subtle spiced wine flavor — 2 months ago

Conrad Green

9.4

Some tangy orange notes and a complex yet fresh palate. Oily with white flowers, white pepper, lime and stone in the finish. Very good — 3 months ago

with Paul and Ara

Jan A

9.5

Over three years since I opened up the first bottle. Still young-ish but much easier to drink after a quick decant of half an hour. All the typical scents and taste of C9DP. Very balanced. Clearly from a warm climate but retaining ample freshness. Like it a lot. Hope I can keep my hands off it in the coming years to check in on the remaining bottles every couple of years — 3 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.2

Juan c homero g gernando noel rogelio — 3 months ago

Nate Wall

Winemaker at Troon Vineyard

9.0

Beautiful northern Rhône. Crazy aromatics. So pretty, dark sour cherries, pepper, some pleasant herbal greenness, a little stemmy. So many lovely layers. I need to put a 2022 away for probably 7-8 years to really hear it sing. — 6 months ago

Doug Powers

8.9

Redfruits, nice acid lifts this, fully mature and is super clean compared to the gamey/leathery/slightly funky 1999 Pegau CdP, but lacks the depth or flavor interest or sheer complexity of the Pegau!! — 7 months ago

with Jim

Alvaro Bustillos

9.2

Winegeeks Chih @ farallon — 2 months ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.0

Candied apple pith fest. — 2 months ago

James Everhart

9.0

Good length, a bit bordeaux like. $35, 2015 vintage  — 3 months ago

Michael Ga

9.0

GoodvWine that goes way back. — 4 months ago

Lyle

9.0

Dry, dark fruit with a nice, smooth finish — 5 months ago

Austin Hohnke

9.1

Smoky violets. Savory with a whiff of grapefruit. Whole cluster. Thoughtful. — 6 months ago

Charlie Tapp

8.9

Needs time. Black fruit and dark flowers. — 8 months ago