Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape Pignan Reserve 2013

Light, translucent ruby in color, the finely crafted 2013 Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Pignan Reserve displays an extraordinarily complex array of sweet kirsch and strawberry fruit, green pepper, white pepper, garrigue and sandy undergrowth on the nose. With air, it continues to gain in richness and depth, and is currently even better aromatically than the pure Rayas. Full-bodied on the palate, with plenty of glycerin and viscosity, this exhilarating and unique Châteauneuf-du-Pape is perfectly balanced, with lovely freshness and a long, classic-style finish. Already drinking well, this wine should continue to shine for over 15 years.