Wine prices in Paris in Dec 2024 (+ would you buy 2003 Chateau Rayas at 790 Euros)

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I’m in Paris this week with my wife, and I’m looking to spend $$ on quality wines and great food.

Highlights so far (would love feedback!):

  • 2014 Chablis 1er Cru “Montee de Tonnerre” by Raveneau: 290 Euros
  • 2020 Bourgogne Cote D’Or by Cecile Tremblay: 150 Euros
  • 2015 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru “Le Clos Des Corvees” by Prieure Roch: 490 Euros
  • 2003 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru “Clavoillon” by Domaine Leflaive: 400 Euros
  • 1998 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru “Les Gruenchers” by Domaine Dujac: 580 Euros

And a BIG question for you Rayas lovers out there: I just saw a 2003 Chateau Rayas (Chateauneuf-Du-Pape) at a wine shop for 790 Euros (!). Rayas has appreciated so much that the price is becoming ridiculous but I also haven’t had any success finding these wines at this price anywhere. Thoughts? Good deal?

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I would pull the trigger on it. Probably at least a few hundred less than the best us pricing and rayas did well in 2003.

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You asked for feedback. Back in 2018, purchased a mixed 6-pack of 2014 Raveneau including 2 MdT at a wine store in Laguiole (in Averyron) for average price of Euro 35. Of course, you have to account for inflation.

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Wouldn’t say any of those are particular can’t miss deals for me. Also would be careful with mid-00 Leflaive as the premox rate can be close to 100%.

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I would pass on that Rayas. The Raveneau sounds fairly attractive.