Rayas

The legend of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

The wines of Chateau Rayas

"Despite having visited and tasted with Reynaud over a dozen times during the last decade, I still have not figured out what magic takes place in these cellars. Given the extraordinary quality that emerges in the finest years, I can live without the answer!" Robert Parker

The estate was established relatively recently (the vineyards were planted in the early 1920s) by Louis Reynaud who quickly distinguished himself from the typical practices of Châteauneuf du Pape. In this traditionally sun-baked region, one section of the vineyard faces north and the vines here benefit from the refreshing qualities of the pine trees that grow around the property. Louis Reynaud also focused primarily on just one grape variety, Grenache, even though 13 are permitted within the appellation. His son Jacques, who was seen as unconventional, if not eccentric, took over the business and achieved a new pick of quality with the wines through traditional techniques. Today, Château Rayas is managed by his nephew Emanuel Reynaud who consolidates Rayas as one of the Iconic estates from France.

Read more
Filters

Price

€195.00 - €3,015.00

Volume (cl)

Parker WA rating

86 - 98

Burghound rating

No choice available on this group

Revue des Vins de France rating

16 - 20

Bettane & Desseauve rating

15 - 19

Prices drop

Download this list
Rayas 1988
1 in stock
70609
Red
75
92/100
Add to cart
Rhône | Châteauneuf du Pape
Rayas 1988
€2,160.00 inc-VAT
€1,800.00 ex-VAT
Rayas 1988 -10% DISCOUNT !
-10%
Last one !
1 in stock
70608
Red
75
Damaged
92/100
Add to cart
Rhône | Châteauneuf du Pape
Rayas 1988 -10% DISCOUNT !
€1,944.00 inc-VAT €2,160.00 inc-VAT -10%
€1,620.00 ex-VAT
Rayas 1989
Les Mieux Notés
1 in stock
82317
Red
75
Very slightly damaged
97/100
86/100
Add to cart
Rhône | Châteauneuf du Pape
Rayas 1989
€3,000.00 inc-VAT
€2,500.00 ex-VAT
Rayas 1989
Les Mieux Notés
1 in stock
82362
Red
75
97/100
86/100
Add to cart
Rhône | Châteauneuf du Pape
Rayas 1989
€3,000.00 inc-VAT
€2,500.00 ex-VAT
La Pialade 2012
1 in stock
93306
Red
75
15/20
Add to cart
Rhône | Côtes du Rhône
La Pialade 2012
€300.00 inc-VAT
€250.00 ex-VAT
Rayas 1986 -10% DISCOUNT !
-10%
Last one !
1 in stock
93802
Red
75
Level: -4cm
86/100
88/100
Add to cart
Rhône | Châteauneuf du Pape
Rayas 1986 -10% DISCOUNT !
€1,620.00 inc-VAT €1,800.00 inc-VAT -10%
€1,350.00 ex-VAT
Rayas 1996
1 in stock
94009
Red
75
89/100
88/100
16/20
Add to cart
Rhône | Châteauneuf du Pape
Rayas 1996
€1,260.00 inc-VAT
€1,050.00 ex-VAT
Rayas 1997
1 in stock
94010
Red
75
89/100
88/100
Add to cart
Rhône | Châteauneuf du Pape
Rayas 1997
€1,320.00 inc-VAT
€1,100.00 ex-VAT
La Pialade 2010
1 in stock
94523
Red
75
Add to cart
Rhône | Côtes du Rhône
La Pialade 2010
€300.00 inc-VAT
€250.00 ex-VAT
La Pialade 2012
1 in stock
94531
Red
75
15/20
Add to cart
Rhône | Côtes du Rhône
La Pialade 2012
€300.00 inc-VAT
€250.00 ex-VAT
La Pialade 2015
1 in stock
94544
Red
75
Add to cart
Rhône | Côtes du Rhône
La Pialade 2015
€240.00 inc-VAT
€200.00 ex-VAT
La Pialade 2019
18 in stock
95283
Red
75
Add to cart
Rhône | Côtes du Rhône
La Pialade 2019
€204.00 inc-VAT
€170.00 ex-VAT
La Pialade 2011
New
5 in stock
96576
Red
75
Add to cart
Rhône | Côtes du Rhône
La Pialade 2011
€300.00 inc-VAT
€250.00 ex-VAT
Rayas 2009
New
2 in stock
96588
Red
75
98/100
18.5/20
Add to cart
Rhône | Châteauneuf du Pape
Rayas 2009
€1,188.00 inc-VAT
€990.00 ex-VAT
Rayas 2010
New
4 in stock
96589
Red
75
94-97/100
19/20
Add to cart
Rhône | Châteauneuf du Pape
Rayas 2010
€1,188.00 inc-VAT
€990.00 ex-VAT

Château Rayas is one of the great names of French wine. Many connoisseurs believe it to be the best in the appellation. It owes its uniqueness to the sandy soils facing due north of the vineyard and to the use of whole harvests to produce this fine wine aged in old casks. The result is breathtaking: a wine with an all-Burgundy elegance that quickly makes you forget the traditional Chateauneuf de Pape.

While the red Rayas is produced with 100% Grenache the white Rayas is produced with Grenache Blanc and Clairette.

The second wine, still a Chateauneuf du Pape, is called "Pignan", which can also be considered one of the best examples of the appellation. 

Only small quantities are produced, 10,000 to 20,000 bottles of first wine and depending on the vintage up to 12,000 bottles of second wine. 

Under the appellation Côtes du Rhône the brands "Fonsalette" in red (Grenache, Cinsaut and Syrah, as well as a pure Syrah) and white (Grenache Blanc, Marsanne and Clairette), as well as "La Pialade" are produced which are presenting a common profile, same vinification, with Rayas but accessible younger.

WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT US

5 good reasons to buy wines on V&M

EXPRESS DELIVERY

In a secure polystyrene packaging

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING

Find out more about VAT-EX sale for outside EU deliveries

COLLECTION NEAR PARIS & VAT REFUND FOR TOURISTS

Free collection in our warehouse near central Paris (92)