Rayas, Chateauneuf-du-Pape other_regions_australia creme de cassis-led nose with

creme de cassis-led nose with hints of dried mint

which is made from de-stemmed fruit

quince and wild honey

This is a brilliant wine and a sleeper of the vintage to drink over the next 10-15 years

Rayas, Chateauneuf-du-Pape other_regions_australia creme de cassis-led nose withChteau 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