Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf-du-Pape Reserve, Rhone, France 2014 Nerello Mascalese and his great relationships with

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There is a lot of "verticality" here

A core of cool mineral and a touch of cocoa from fresh oak add depth and intrigue

Medium to full-bodied on the palate

Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf-du-Pape Reserve, Rhone, France 2014 Nerello Mascalese and his great relationships withChteauneuf 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,