Rayas, Chateauneuf-du-Pape other_regions_italy By contrast there is plenty

By contrast there is plenty of verve to the supple

It will continue to open up over the next 10-12 years and drink well through 2040 in the style of a Chapoutier Hermitage

the two Barolos are quite different

generous yet silky texture is supported by finely-judged acidity

honey notes and a hint of anise

Rayas, Chateauneuf-du-Pape other_regions_italy By contrast there is plentyChteau 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