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Tasting notes
Score 89/100 · Drink 2001-2007, Robert Parker, Dec 2001

The 1999 Vacqueyras possesses a light ruby color, this varietal's tell-tale cherries macerated in alcohol-like bouquet, and a fragrant, soft personality. Consume it over the next 5-6 years. On my recent visit, Reynaud surprised me by saying wines such as this actually taste better three or four days after they have been opened. I'm not sure I agree, but readers may want to check it out. Importer: Martine's Wines, Novato, CA; tel. (415) 883-0400

Critic scores

Critic scores
88
88/100

Average Score

89
89/100

Robert Parker

87
87/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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87 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 87/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Medium red. Roasted grenache aromas of cherry and redcurrant. Sweet, thick and liqueur-like; powerful and a bit warm. Strong juice, with distinctly wild black fruit flavors.

About the producer

Ch. Rayas - producer
Domaine des Tours (Rayas)

Domaine des Tours is a separate label to Ch. des Tours, however both ranges are made at the same Vacqueyras property. Part of the Rayas galaxy and made by Emmanuel Reynaud, the wines are a source of great value and offer a glimpse of the Rayas style.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Syrah / Shiraz

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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