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2015 Chateau Rayas Chateau de Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone Reserve

The RhôneRedFeatured WinesHighly RecommendInternationalNew ArrivalsPrivate Cellar

$ 625.00 AUD

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A legendary Rayas Fonsalette Côtes du Rhône Reserve from the late, great Emmanuel Reynaud that will go down as one of the best ever releases. Made from a blend of Grenache, Cinsault and some Syrah, in soils of sand, gravel and reddish rounded stones, while some of the oldest Grenache vines dating back to 1929.

Region - The Rhône

Type - Red

Year - 2015

Winery - Rhone Valley

Grape - Red Blend

Volume - Standard - 750ml

About the wine

Tasting notes

Deep ruby in colour with ripe strawberry, raspberry and preserved cherry amidst dried rose, peony, sweet spices, anise and garrigue. In the mouth it's silky, and beautifully balanced with a long, harmonious finish of considerable aromatic persistence. Outstanding!

Wine descriptors

Captivating and Complex, Elegant and Fine, For the Cellar, Smooth and Seductive, Something Special, Vibrant and Exciting

Fruit aromas & flavour

Cherries, Dark Berries, Plum, Red Berries

Other aromas & flavour

Earth, Florals, Herbals, Minerality, Pepper, Spices

Body type

medium

Acidity

medium

Food pairings

Pork

Cheese

Pizza

Fish

Red Meat

Pasta

BBQ

Vegetables

Poultry

Shellfish

Oysters

Spicy Foods

Cured Meats

Desserts