Château Rayas - Châteauneuf du Pape Reserve 2008

The history of Château Rayas begins in 1880 , when the former notary Albert Reynaud acquired plots of vines. His son, Louis Reynaud, continued the adventure by directly bottling the production for sale. In the 1930s , he bought Château des Tours , followed by Château de Fonsalette in 1945 . Since 1997, Emmanuel Reynaud has managed the three farms, revitalizing the vineyard while respecting the Rayas spirit: very ripe Grenaches, vinified from whole harvests and aged in old tuns.

Château Rayas is one of the largest French wine estates , recognized as the jewel of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. Its characterful wines improve intensely with age, offering a unique taste experience.

🍇 Grape variety: Grenache

👁️ Dress : Dark ruby ​​red with purple highlights

👃🏻 Nose : Intense aromas of red and black fruits with spicy notes, scrubland and leather.

👄 Mouth : The wine has a velvety texture on the palate, with soft tannins and well-integrated acidity. Flavors of red and black fruits are supported by spicy and garrigue notes, with a long and complex finish.

🍽️ Pairings : Matured prime rib.