Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf-du-Pape Reserve, Rhone, France 2014 Nerello Mascalese The Padelletti family has paved

The Padelletti family has paved much of the history of this outstanding winemaking region

There is a lot of "verticality" here

Medium to full-bodied on the palate

refreshing acidity and a touch of mineral complexity that keeps every sip lively

The 2023 will need several years to come around

Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf-du-Pape Reserve, Rhone, France 2014 Nerello Mascalese The Padelletti family has pavedChteauneuf du Pape Rserve 2014 is one of the Rhne Valleys most iconic and sought after wines, a benchmark expression of Grenache crafted by the legendary Chteau Rayas. Unlike most producers in Chteauneuf du Pape, Rayas relies almost exclusively on old vine Grenache planted in sandy soils, producing wines of extraordinary finesse, perfume, and longevity rather than sheer power. The 2014 vintage opens with an ethereal bouquet of wild strawberry,