{"product_id":"chateau-rayas-2012","title":"Château Rayas 2012 – Châteauneuf-du-Pape","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Rayas 2012 is one of the iconic wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, known for its unique style, finesse and outstanding ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade mainly from Grenache grown on sandy soils and aged in old large casks to preserve the purity of the fruit, it offers a complex palette of ripe red fruit, gentle spice, floral notes and a hint of forest floor. A balanced vintage with great freshness and a silky texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Châteauneuf-du-Pape\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Grenache\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 cl\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 14.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old large oak casks\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMorello cherry, candied strawberry, sweet spice, violet, liquorice and earthy hints, with a long, fresh and elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional vintage for lovers of rare, authentic great wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServing and storing Château Rayas 2012\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe Château Rayas at 16 to 17 °C in a large red wine glass. About an hour in a decanter helps the wine open up. Store the bottle lying down, away from light, at around 12 to 14 °C with humidity close to 70%.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts finesse calls for delicate cooking: herb-crusted rack of lamb, roast poultry, pigeon, feathered game or mushroom risotto. Avoid heavily spiced sauces that would mask the purity of the Grenache.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRead more\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the history of the estate with \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/chateau-rayas-histoire\"\u003eChâteau Rayas: the Reynaud family legacy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/chateau-rayas-l-histoire-d-un-vin-devenu-legende-entre-secret-heritage-et-fascination\"\u003ethe story of a legendary wine\u003c\/a\u003e. See also \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/les-13-c-pages-de-chateauneuf-du-pape\"\u003ethe 13 grape varieties of Châteauneuf-du-Pape\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/collections\/chateauneuf-du-pape\"\u003eChâteauneuf-du-Pape selection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is Château Rayas so unique?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe estate grows Grenache on very sandy, cool soils surrounded by woodland, far from the powerful style of the appellation. The result is a Châteauneuf-du-Pape of rare finesse, often compared to great Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho makes Château Rayas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe estate has belonged to the Reynaud family for several generations. Emmanuel Reynaud ran it for nearly thirty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the bottle shipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelivery is free in France for orders of €300 or more. Every bottle is carefully packed and sent with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Rayas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57442636824925,"sku":null,"price":10975.04,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/6399\/9837\/files\/caveaupost_7_910cdff8-142a-4881-915b-9d934c68fb33.jpg?v=1773661296","url":"https:\/\/lecaveaudespepites.com\/en-hk\/products\/chateau-rayas-2012","provider":"Le caveau des pépites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}