Château de Fonsalette - Côtes du Rhône Réserve 2009

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 bottling the production directly 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 estates, revitalizing the vineyard while respecting the Rayas spirit: very ripe Grenaches, vinified in whole harvests and aged in old tuns.

Château Rayas is one of the greatest 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, Syrah, Cinsault

👁️ Color : Deep garnet red , with slightly tiled reflections, testifying to its maturity.

👃🏻 Nose : Generous and complex nose, mixing aromas of ripe black fruits (plum, blackberry), with notes of scrubland , leather , and a touch of tobacco .

👄 Palate : This Côtes du Rhône Réserve is ample and silky , with a beautiful tannic structure . The flavors of black fruits are balanced by touches of spices , black pepper and earth , offering a long and velvety finish .

🍽️ Food and wine pairings : Perfect with coq au vin , Provençal stew , or roast lamb with herbs . Also goes well with hard cheeses such as Comté or Cantal.

🕐 Cellaring potential : 10 to 15 years , developing even more depth and complexity over time.

A generous and deep wine, perfect for Rhône enthusiasts looking for elegance and character.