Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve 2007

Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2007 is a powerful, unusually dark-fruited expression of this iconic estate’s 100% Grenache style. Writing in 2012, Robert M. Parker called it the finest Rayas since the celebrated 1995 vintage—a remarkable accolade for a wine with decades of development ahead.

Tasting Notes
Deep ruby with a violet glint, darker in colour than is typical for Rayas. Still youthful aromas of black raspberry and black cherry unfold alongside truffle and liquorice.

Production
Made entirely from Grenache, the 2007 reflects Rayas’s distinctive approach to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The estate is associated with sandy soils, which are often credited with contributing to the finesse and aromatic character of its wines. Specific harvest and vinification details for this vintage are not available here.

Food & Serving
Enjoy with roast lamb, duck, slow-cooked beef or dishes featuring wild mushrooms and herbs. Serve at around 16–18°C, allowing the wine time to open in the glass; decant gently for an hour or two if drinking now, taking care to leave any sediment behind. It is approachable, but is expected to reach its peak several years after release and may continue to evolve for 25 years or longer under good cellaring conditions.

Producer
Château Rayas is one of the Rhône Valley’s most revered estates, known for an individual style that places aromatic detail and texture ahead of sheer colour or weight. The property has long been associated with the Reynaud family, including the late Jacques Reynaud and his successor Emmanuel Reynaud. Its wines are sought after for their distinctive character and exceptional ability to age.

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