Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape 200693 points Robert Parkers Wine Advocate, October 2008 The elegant 2006 Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape is not as powerful as the 2005 or 2007, but it offers a deep ruby color as well as opulent, fleshy, kirsch and black raspberry characteristics along with hints of spring flowers and loamy soil. A sexy, showy, beautifully balanced, silky effort, it is already approachable, and should drink well for two decades. Robert M. Parker, Jr.