2011 Rayas, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Reserve

Château Rayas is a legendary estate in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation that has been managed by the Reynaud family since they purchased the property in 1880. This wine is made from 100% Grenache grown in unique, north-facing vineyards characterized by sandy soils rather than the heat-retaining stones common to the region. In the glass it displays a distinct transparency, offering balanced notes of red cherry, dried herbs, and earth with a silky, refined texture. The 2011 vintage provided a growing season with enough charm and ripeness to produce a classic, vibrant expression of the site.