Chateau des Tours (Rayas) Grande Reserve Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2015

Chateau des Tours (Rayas) Grande Reserve Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2015

This cuve is immediately very enticing, with a highly expressive nose with aromas of red fruit and spicy notes. The palate showcases a fresh attack, very silky tannins, flavours of red fruit and fine substance. This is undoubtedly a fleshy and digestible wine, considerably indulgent and well-balanced.

Located in Vacqueyras, Chteau des Tours is the property of the celebrated Emmanuel Reynaud of Chteau Rayas and Chteau Fonsalette fame. This domaine spans 40 hectares and produces a Vacqueyras rouge (80% Grenache and 20% Syrah), a Ctes-du-Rhne rouge (65% Grenache, 15% Cinsault and 20% Syrah) and a Cte-du-Rhne blanc (100% Grenache) under the name Chteau des Tours. It also produces, under the same name, a Vin de Pays de Vaucluse rouge (Grenache, Counoise, Syrah, Cinsault, Merlot and other varieties) and a Vin de Pays de Vaucluse blanc (100% Clairette). Finally, under the Parisy’ label it produces a Vin de Table ros from a blend of Grenache and Cinsault. Great care is taken in the cultivation here although the domaine isn’t scared to take a risk during harvest time. In fact, the grapes are picked when they are as ripe as possible. This domaine produces high quality wines that sho depth, fruit and exceptional balance. Their complexity and ageing potential make them highly sought-after. Its worth noting also that the domaine only sells the simple Vin de Pays Vacqueyras after a few years ageing in their cave.