(from both the upper and lower portions of the vineyard)

nicely balanced wine whose slightly fiery but persistent finish features rather fine tannins and good grip

and this is probably a 15-20 year keeper

silky and utterly delicious middle weight flavors are shaped by ultra-fine tannins on the balanced

Rayas, Chateauneuf-du-Pape other_regions_australia (from both the upper andChteau 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