Rayas, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vintage:2012 tasty and to the point

tasty and to the point of being almost salty

red and dark berries and a hint of spice

The tannins are present from front to back

33 ha parcel of 40+ year old vines in Charmes proper)

Rayas, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vintage:2012 tasty and to the pointChteau 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