blackberry and hints of roasted coffee and spring flowers
A sumptuous red from Saint-Émilion
A majestic 2003 red from Pessac-Léognan
blending Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with signature depth
A deep garnet-purple Saint-Julien red
Château Rayas - Réservé - 2000 - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Champs Perdrix blackberry and hints of roastedRobert Parker's Wine Advocate : The 2000 Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape, which Emmanuel Reynaud believes is better than 1998, came in at a whopping 15. 2% alcohol. It is reminiscent of a hypothetical blend of the 1998 and 1999, with a medium to light ruby color, and a sumptuous bouquet of kirsch liqueur, spice box, and licorice. Full bodied and fleshy, with low acidity, it is a sweet (from high glycerin and alcohol), seductive, intoxicating offering with