Ch. Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 2013 france this parcel was the first

this parcel was the first of the village to be replanted

The soils are sandy with shades that go from red to chestnut brown and with a substantial presence of limestone rocks on the surface

Two barrels are dedicated to the US market (600 bottles) per annum

Intense ruby

Ch. Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 2013 france this parcel was the firstDeep red with a bright rim. A kaleidoscopic bouquet evokes red and dark berry preserves, blood orange and lavender, with deeper cherry pit and licorice qualities adding power. Sweet, expansive and pure, offering intense raspberry, bitter cherry and floral pastille flavors supported by a firm spine of acidity. Shows excellent clarity and power on the finish, which is given shape by fine grained, sweet tannins. I underestimated this wine from barrel