There is outstanding volume to the rich and succulent broad-shouldered flavors that possess focused power on the beautifully long and sappy mineral-infused finish that is shaped by citrus-tinged acidity

(from both the upper and lower portions of the vineyard)

its baked apple fruit still youthfully toasty

This saw no American oak

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Rayas, Chateauneuf-du-Pape other_regions_australia There is outstanding volume toChteau 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