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2010 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge – Château Rayas
- Vintage: 2010
- Bottle Size: 0,75l
- Filling level: hf - high fill
- Label Condition: 1A
- Source: importer
- Grape variety Grenache
- Alcohol percentage: 14% vol.
- Points: 96 Stephen Tanzer
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Origin:
France
Rhône
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Southern Rhône
Château Rayas
Is one a myth if one completely withdraws from the public eye? Or does that make one into a myth? Rusted signposts (if they even exist) must first be found, and visitors are only rarely welcomed. This attitude seems to be embedded in the DNA of many sought-after French winemakers. However, great estates do not remain undiscovered – the world is far too globalized for that.
Thankfully, it is! Château Rayas regularly ranks among the top 10-rated Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines and enjoys cult status worldwide. The twelve-hectare estate (ten hectares dedicated to red wines, two hectares to white) is located three kilometers north of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. It was founded in 1880 by Albert Reynaud, and since 1997, it has been run by his rather reclusive great-grandson, Emmanuel Reynaud.
It is also said that the seemingly modest Rayas estate had no electricity until the 1980s. The red Rayas is made from 100% Grenache, while the white is 50% Clairette and 50% Grenache. The vines grow quite idyllically in a forest clearing on sandy soil, with an average age of 50 years. They appear gnarled but proud, seemingly defying all the challenges of modern times. The family also owns Château des Tours and Château de Fonsalette.
Yes, we experienced the winemaker’s seclusion and the modesty of the estate during a visit in 2015. We were fortunate enough to be let in and given a pleasant tour. For us, as great lovers of both the wines of Château Rayas and the Fonsalette Syrahs, this visit remains a special experience.
Southern Rhône
95% of the roughly 60,000 hectares of vineyard area in the Rhône wine region are located in the southern Rhône, which begins below the city of Montélimar, known among other things for its delicious nougat. Compared to the northern Rhône, the landscape here becomes flatter and more Mediterranean-Provençal in many places. Following the A7 from Lyon southward, one can understand its beautiful nickname “Autoroute du Soleil” (Motorway of the Sun). One can also strongly feel the presence of the Mistral wind, which brings the cool breeze so important for viticulture. Up to the former papal residence of Avignon, the AOC regions of Coteaux du Tricastin, Côtes du Vivarais, Côtes-du-Rhône, and Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, Gigondas, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac, Tavel, Vacqueyras, Côtes du Ventoux, Côtes du Luberon, Rasteau, and Beaumes-de-Venise line up. Except for Châteauneuf-du-Pape, cooperatives dominate bottling in the southern Rhône. They account for a significant 70% of total production. Traditionally, the renowned trading houses of the northern Rhône also buy grapes here for their blends. While only Syrah is permitted in the northern Rhône, Grenache dominates in the southern Rhône. It appears four times more frequently than Syrah. A variety of grape varieties are allowed in the blends, but Mourvèdre, Carignan, and Cinsault are commonly found as partners in the cuvée. Mourvèdre was widely spread before the phylloxera epidemic. The grafting process doesn’t suit this grape variety well, which is why it was replaced by other varieties in many areas. For white wines, Ugni Blanc dominates, and Grenache is often used as the base for the delicious rosés.
