Rayas, Chateauneuf-du-Pape other_regions_australia Full body and rich fruit

Full body and rich fruit

A blend of 76% Merlot and 24% Cabernet Franc

dusty and focused finale that exudes an abundance of minerality

This is most impressive as it manages to deliver stunning intensity and depth of material without any undue heaviness

Rayas, Chateauneuf-du-Pape other_regions_australia Full body and rich fruitChteau 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