Rayas, Chateauneuf-du-Pape other_regions_australia this is a bit too

this is a bit too much for my taste

Drink now through 2019

creme de cassis-led nose with hints of dried mint

dusty and focused finale that exudes an abundance of minerality

A blend of 76% Merlot and 24% Cabernet Franc

Rayas, Chateauneuf-du-Pape other_regions_australia this is a bit tooChteau 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