Wine Advocate #138 Dec 2001 |
Robert M. Parker, Jr. | 92 | Drink: 2001 - 2012 | $361-$525 (150) |
The dark ruby-colored 1999 Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape admirably conceals its 15% alcohol. With serious structure and tannin, this medium to full-bodied, closed 1999 offers beautiful, sweet kirsch liqueur notes in the aromatics and on the attack, but it tightens in the finish. |