Ch. Rayas La Pialade Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2020 BAROLO Bordeaux University geologist Henri Enjalbert

Bordeaux University geologist Henri Enjalbert

This is the sort of wine that is opened and finished in short order

The Green liqueur is intensely floral and herbal

ginger and iodiney sea spray

Morning fog and ocean breezes through the Petaluma Gap contribute significantly to the character of the fruit

Ch. Rayas La Pialade Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2020 BAROLO Bordeaux University geologist Henri EnjalbertThe spirit of Jacques Reynaud, the godfather of Chteauneuf du Pape, is always present. When the legendary founder of Chteau Rayas died suddenly in 1997, his wife asked their nephew, Emmanuel Reynaud, to take the reins at both Chteau Rayas and Chteau Fonsalette. Already making wines at his fathers Chteau des Tours, Emmanuel agreed. He is somewhat reclusive, and can be found working his vineyards at most any time of day, every day. Emmanuel does not