Rayas Chateau des Tours Cotes du Rhone Rouge Reserve, Rhone, France 2021

The 2021 Rayas Château des Tours Côtes du Rhône Rouge Réserve is an elegant, 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 offers vibrant aromas of red and dark berries, subtle spice, and earthy nuances. The palate is silky and balanced, with refined tannins, lively acidity, and a mineral-infused, lingering finish that showcases both the warmth of the 2021 vintage and the finesse characteristic of Emmanuel Reynaud’s approach to Côtes du Rhône wines.