Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réservé Blanc

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Château Rayas

Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réservé Blanc

Name: Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réservé Blanc
Brand: Château Rayas
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.75 (0 reviews)

France, Rhone

White wine

4.8

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réservé Blanc is a highly sought-after white wine produced by the renowned Château Rayas winery in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation of the Rhône Valley. The vineyards are situated on sandy soils with a high proportion of limestone, which impart a unique minerality to the wine. The winemaking process involves a combination of traditional and modern techniques, including fermentation in oak barrels and aging on the lees. The resulting wine is a complex and elegant blend based on Grenache Blanc, with notes of white flowers, honey, and citrus. This wine is a true expression of the terroir and the winemaker's skill, making it a must-try for any wine enthusiast.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réservé Blanc has a bright golden hue in the glass, with aromas of apricot, honey, and beeswax on the nose.On the palate, this wine is full-bodied and creamy, with flavors of apple, pear, and a hint of citrus. The finish is long and lingering, with hints of mineral and toasted oak. Enjoy this special white wine with grilled seafood, poultry, or creamy cheese dishes.

EXPERT RATING

4.8

DRINKING WINDOW

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2036

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Mildly aromatic

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Generous

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

No tannin

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (3)

Grenache Blanc

Roussanne

ORIGINS

Winery: Château Rayas

Region: Rhone

The Rhone wine region is located in southeastern France. It runs along the Rhone River roughly from Lyon in the north to Avignon in the south. It is divided into two main sub-regions: the Northern Rhone, running from Lyon to Montelimar, and the Southern Rhone, from Montelimar to Avignon. Although wines of all color are made, both regions are most famous for thier red wine. The Northern Rhone is known for its full-bodied red wines made from Syrah grapes with the possible inclusion of some white grapes, while the Southern Rhone is known for its blends of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes. The region has a long history of wine production, dating back to the ancient Romans with the sites of some former Roman vineyards being replanted surrounding the town of Vienne.

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