Iron Gate Fine Wine Auction-Gold Club Only
Tue, Nov 3, 2026 03:00PM EST - Wed, Nov 4, 2026 03:00PM EST
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- 2005
- 750ml
- France
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- 100 Points
Lot 215
2005 Chateau Rayas Pignan Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve - 2 bottle(s)-750ml
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This lot is comprised of 2 bottle(s) of 2005 Chateau Rayas Pignan Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $1800 - $2600 with a BUY IT NOW of $2200. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11843.
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This consignor presents a fine collection of wine—predominantly Burgundy—to auction. Acquired through reputable retailers, all bottles have been carefully stored in a dedicated cellar.
2005 Chateau Rayas Pignan Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve from this lot has the following scores - Vinous 100 points, The Wine Advocate 100 points, Wine Spectator 100 points, James Suckling 100 points, Jeb Dunnuck 100 points, The Wine Independent 100 points. This is the tasting note for 2005 Chateau Rayas Pignan Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve from Jeb Dunnuck - with a score of 95 points. A stunning example of a unique, individual terroir, and possibly the equivalent of the straight Rayas, the 2005 Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Pignan Reserve delivers a spectacular bouquet of kirsch, and raspberry liqueur like characteristics that are supported by vivid garrigue, white pepper, underbrush, crushed flowers, and spice box aromas. Utterly captivating on the nose, with fantastic freshness and delineation, the wine is medium to full-bodied on the palate and impeccably built, showing a focused, edgy texture, beautiful freshness, and a clean, very long, and structured finish. A classic wine that could come from nowhere else, this will be even better in 2-4 years, and have another decade+ of prime drinking. Gorgeous stuff that should not be missed!.