its baked apple fruit still youthfully toasty

There is outstanding volume to the rich and succulent broad-shouldered flavors that possess focused power on the beautifully long and sappy mineral-infused finish that is shaped by citrus-tinged acidity

supple and seductively textured flavors possess a caressing mouthfeel before terminating in a relatively refined and persistent finish

and this is probably a 15-20 year keeper

I'd drink it young to capture that spirit

Rayas, Chateauneuf-du-Pape other_regions_australia its baked apple fruit stillChteau Rayas regularly hold wines back until they feel theyre ready to drink, so the 2012 Chteauneuf Du Pape Reserve is the current release from the chteau. It reveals a classic Rayas ruby hue with just a touch of bricking on the rim. Sweet strawberries, sappy flowers, sandalwood, and peppery nuances define the aromatics, and it hits the palate with a beautifully layered, seamless, medium bodied profile offering the classic purity and elegance of this