拉雅堡卓越的名聲是由Jacques Reynaud及其父親Louis所建立起來的。Jacques是一名才華橫溢但行事低調的真正天才，將南隆河區最老的葡萄藤所產出的少量果實巧變為隆河的第一珍釀。拉雅堡刻意與目前最摩登的釀酒潮流背道而馳。不使用不鏽鋼桶發酵、不進行溫度控制、不使用全新橡木桶、也從不聘雇科班出身的釀酒師。在Jacques 斷然力拒虛浮聲名、不趨俗流的表象之下，我們看到的是一位博覽群籍的傳統紳士對美食的獨到見解。拉雅堡毫無疑問是一款不單由釀酒技藝堆砌成的好酒，還蘊含了Reynaud家族代代相傳的人生智慧與傳統。由於產量極低，莊主惜售，因此在市面上流通的量非常少，可說是隆河的超夢幻逸品－有錢也買不到！
Drink Date:2011 - 2041
WA:98
The 2009 Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape is an awesome example of elegance combined with extraordinary power. The alcohol levels must be between 15.5% and 16%, but the elegance and sublime nature of this wine make it irresistible. Its dense ruby/purple color is followed by an extraordinary bouquet of framboise, black cherry liqueur intermixed with blacker fruits, licorice and a hint of flowers. Pure with terrific layers of fruit concentration (although it's remarkably light on its feet), silky tannins, well-integrated acidity and a stunning personality, this monumental Rayas is breathtaking. This beauty will undoubtedly be drinkable early on (although Emmanuel Reynaud considers that to be infanticide), and it is capable of lasting 25-30 years.
