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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Pignan Emmanuel Reynaud
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About the producer

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.

About the wine

With its plot located on the edge of the iconic Château Rayas, Pignan has characteristics that clearly contribute to the quality of its wines. For this reason, it is vinified separately. There is a classic soil of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, however richer in pebbles and clay. Very different from other wines of the appellation, this red Pignan is breath-taking in his finesse and elegance. Its nose is delicate but complex. Yields are low. We know little about the vinification since for Emmanuel Reynaud: "Wine is simple, it is fruit in its element. That's all”.

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Characteristics of the producer and cuvée

Region: Rhone Valley

Producers and wineries: Château Rayas

Colour: red

Volume: 100000 bottles

Grape variety: Grenache
Food and wine pairings: : Viandes rouges grillées, Gigot à la provençale, Gibiers à poil en gigue ou en civet

Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Owner: Emmanuel Reynaud

Size (in ha): 12 hectares

Viticulture: environmentally friendly More information....

Service temperature: 16°

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Auction history Châteauneuf-du-Pape Pignan Emmanuel Reynaud 1998
24/08/2023538
15/09/2022496
27/10/2021491
03/09/2021409
06/08/2021417
02/07/2021380
14/11/2019246
25/10/2018219
21/06/2018158
29/11/2017170

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