Ch. Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 2013 france The soils are sandy with

The soils are sandy with shades that go from red to chestnut brown and with a substantial presence of limestone rocks on the surface

Two barrels are dedicated to the US market (600 bottles) per annum

this nudges into the Extra-Brut category

and at a price that won't break the bank

which give a glimpse in to the secret character of Ambonnay

Ch. Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 2013 france The soils are sandy withDeep red with a bright rim. A kaleidoscopic bouquet evokes red and dark berry preserves, blood orange and lavender, with deeper cherry pit and licorice qualities adding power. Sweet, expansive and pure, offering intense raspberry, bitter cherry and floral pastille flavors supported by a firm spine of acidity. Shows excellent clarity and power on the finish, which is given shape by fine grained, sweet tannins. I underestimated this wine from barrel