Ch. Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 2007 ZINFANDEL half in foudre

half in foudre

The beautiful syrahs he was able to help produce with Adam set him on the journey to discover the limits of classically styled and terroir-driven syrahs in California

The palate is medium-bodied with fresh acidity

in the heart of Provence between the Gorges du Verdon and the Côte d’Azur

With such a large surface area (for Slarina)

Ch. Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 2007 ZINFANDEL half in foudreThe spirit of Jacques Reynaud, the godfather of Chteauneuf du Pape, is always present. When the legendary founder of Chteau Rayas died suddenly in 1997, his wife asked their nephew, Emmanuel Reynaud, to take the reins at both Chteau Rayas and Chteau Fonsalette. Already making wines at his fathers Chteau des Tours, Emmanuel agreed. He is somewhat reclusive, and can be found working his vineyards at most any time of day, every day. Emmanuel does not