Rayas, Chateauneuf-du-Pape other_regions_australia This is a brilliant wine

This is a brilliant wine and a sleeper of the vintage to drink over the next 10-15 years

dominated by tart

which is made from de-stemmed fruit

creme de cassis-led nose with hints of dried mint

this is a bit too much for my taste

Rayas, Chateauneuf-du-Pape other_regions_australia This is a brilliant wineChteau 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