Rayas, Chateauneuf-du-Pape other_regions_italy April 2015

April 2015

vibrant wild berry fruit and lively acidity to match

sea breeze

honey notes and a hint of anise

It will continue to open up over the next 10-12 years and drink well through 2040 in the style of a Chapoutier Hermitage

Rayas, Chateauneuf-du-Pape other_regions_italy April 2015Chteau Rayas regularly hold wines back until they feel theyre ready to drink, so the 2012 Chteauneuf Du Pape Reserve is the current release from the chteau. It reveals a classic Rayas ruby hue with just a touch of bricking on the rim. Sweet strawberries, sappy flowers, sandalwood, and peppery nuances define the aromatics, and it hits the palate with a beautifully layered, seamless, medium bodied profile offering the classic purity and elegance of this