Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château Rayas Emmanuel Reynaud 2015
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
14%
0.75L
Intensity
What makes this wine special?
The most legendary of all Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines, in its white version. Astonishingly racy, with wonderful volume, a creamy substance and a rare balance thanks to its fresh peak.
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château Rayas Emmanuel Reynaud 2015
The wine
Made from Grenache and Clairette, Château Rayas's white wine undergoes nine months' élevage in barrels. Powerful, full-bodied and highly concentrated, it can boast significant keeping potential.
Château Rayas is one of the great names of French wine. Many connoisseurs believe it to be the best in the appellation. The domain was established relatively recently (the vineyards were planted in the early 1920s) by Louis Reynaud who quickly distinguished himself from the typical practices of Châteauneuf du Pape. In this traditionally sun-baked region, one section of the vineyard faces north and the vines here benefit from the refreshing qualities of the pine trees that grow around the property. Louis Reynaud also focused primarily on just one grape variety, Grenache, even though 13 are permitted within the appellation. His son Jacques, who was seen as unconventional, if not eccentric, took over the business and achieved new heights of quality with the wines through traditional techniques. Today, Château Rayas is managed by his nephew Emanuel Reynaud.
Detailed characteristics
- Quantity:
- 1 bottle
- Level:
- 1 Normal
- Observation:
- 1 Marginally marked label
- Origin:
- private individual
- Type of cellar:
- underground, natural cellar
- Recoverable VAT:
- no
- Wooden case:
- no
- Local excise duty seal:
- yes
- Alcohol percentage:
- 14 %
- Region:
- Rhone Valley
- Appellation:
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Owner:
- Emmanuel Reynaud
- Vintage:
- 2015
- Colour:
- white
- Peak drinking window:
- drink until 2030
- Service temperature:
- 10°
- Viticulture:
- environmentally friendly More information....
- Intensity:
- rich
- Leading aroma:
- yellow fruit
- Tasting occasion:
- food-friendly wine
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