Rayas Chateau des Tours Cotes du Rhone Rouge Reserve, Rhone, France 2020

The 2020 Rayas Château des Tours Côtes du Rhône Rouge Réserve is a refined, terroir-driven red from old-vine Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault grown organically on the Sarrians plateau. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in neutral vessels, it displays vibrant aromas of red cherry, dark berries, and subtle florals, framed by silky tannins and a mineral thread. The palate is elegant and expressive, with a harmonious balance of ripe fruit, fresh acidity, and a long, spice-tinged finish that showcases the precision and finesse typical of the Reynaud family’s approach to Côtes du Rhône wines.