Ch. Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 2014 CHENIN BLANC Typically a chiseled

Typically a chiseled

The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity

full-bodied and quite nicely plump at the core

yet it only further complements the expression

Ch. Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 2014 CHENIN BLANC Typically a chiseledDeep red with a bright rim. A kaleidoscopic bouquet evokes red and dark berry preserves, blood orange and lavender, with deeper cherry pit and licorice qualities adding power. Sweet, expansive and pure, offering intense raspberry, bitter cherry and floral pastille flavors supported by a firm spine of acidity. Shows excellent clarity and power on the finish, which is given shape by fine grained, sweet tannins. I underestimated this wine from barrel