1993 Chateauneuf du Pape
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Open and fragrant, this light to medium ruby-colored wine possesses peppery, berry fruit, medium body, light tannin, and a soft, pleasant, uncomplicated personality. It lacks the concentration inherent in the finest vintages, and will dry out and become increasingly austere over the next 7-8 years. Imported by Martine's Wines, San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 485-1800, Wines of France, Alain Junguenet, Mountainside, NJ; tel. (908) 654-6173, and Ideal Wines, Medford, MA; tel. (617) 395-3300
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Open and fragrant, this light to medium ruby-colored wine possesses peppery, berry fruit, medium body, light tannin, and a soft, pleasant, uncomplicated personality. It lacks the concentration inherent in the finest vintages, and will dry out and become increasingly austere over the next 7-8 years. Feb 1996, www.robertparker.com
About the producer

Ch. Rayas is a cult name in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The wines – pure, silken expressions of Grenache with distinctive perfume – are revered for their singularity and fiercely collected. Made by Emmanuel Reynaud and renowned for their ageability, they have become some of the region's most sought-after.