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The August 2018 Internet-Only Auction Part 4

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Auction Ends: 8/23/2018 6:00:00 PM PDT

Lot #185. Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réservé 2005

Description: Consists of 1 Bottle, 0.75L
Score: 97 RP.
"I could not resist retasting the 2005 Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape. Until the 2007 is in bottle, the 2005 is clearly the greatest wine made at this estate since the 1995. Made from 100% Grenache, it boasts an unusually (for Rayas) dark ruby/purple-tinged color as well as an exceptionally sweet bouquet of black cherry jam, truffles, incense, licorice, and raspberries. Full-bodied with a stunningly rich, concentrated mouthfeel, an explosive mid-palate, and a finish that lasts more than a minute, it is a wine of superb power and intensity admirably displaying the terroir’s hallmark delicacy and ethereal nature. This utterly profound Chateauneuf du Pape should drink beautifully for 25+ years." Wine Advocate #179, Oct 2008
Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $650

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