Rayas, Chateauneuf-du-Pape other_regions violet and cracked pepper

violet and cracked pepper

A markedly more elegant nose shows aromas of the essence of red pinot fruit

all wrapped in an acceptably lingering finish

While this cuvee is called Les Safres today

Composed of 53% Merlot

Rayas, Chateauneuf-du-Pape other_regions violet and cracked pepperChteau 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