supple and seductively textured flavors possess a caressing mouthfeel before terminating in a relatively refined and persistent finish

its baked apple fruit still youthfully toasty

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

fleeting wine it is today

Rayas, Chateauneuf-du-Pape other_regions_australia supple and seductively textured flavorsChteau 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