Chateau Rayas, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Pignan, 2012 Pfalz with a wonderfully pure

with a wonderfully pure

which helps produce a supremely elegant and long-lived Barbaresco with great similarity to Barolo

The wide-ranging bouquet is utterly elegant with fruity sensations that pervade the nose when you first smell it

The impression on the palate is fresh and lively revealing citrus fruit scents and hints of warm

super-supple and abounding in richness

Chateau Rayas, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Pignan, 2012 Pfalz with a wonderfully pureChateau Rayas is a leading producer in the Chateauneuf du Pape region, known for its extraordinary wines. Pignan is a vineyard located adjacent to the famous Rayas vineyard and is also owned by the estate. The 1998 vintage was a strong year in the Southern Rhone, with wines displaying good structure and aging potential. On the nose, it reveals a lovely profile of ripe red and black fruits such as cherries, raspberries, and blackberries, complemented