Rayas, Chateauneuf-du-Pape other_regions_italy honey notes and a hint

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

Jean-Denis died in a tragic traffic accident in 2002

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By contrast there is plenty of verve to the supple

Rayas, Chateauneuf-du-Pape other_regions_italy honey notes and a hintChteau 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