Château Rayas is the most mysterious estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, run for decades by the reclusive Reynaud family. Their top red is made from old Grenache vines in a shaded, sandy vineyard — wildly different from neighbors, and among the most sought-after wines in France.
The numbers
Drink windowDrinking well (2015–2040)
Typical retail~$350
Community rating9.1 / 10 from 1 rating
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