Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape 2014 (ex-Chat) Australia Swissotel The Stamford

Swissotel The Stamford

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Heinrich Louw implements what he calls "bottom-up soil management

Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape 2014 (ex-Chat) Australia Swissotel The Stamford97 Points Vinous, Nicolas Greinacher The 2014 Chteau Rayas is a jewel of a wine. Mingling fragrant aromas of orange blossom, crushed rose petals, forest strawberry, raspberry jam, white pepper, dried lavender, melted licorice and verbena tea. It is deeply moving and hauntingly elegant as it expands vertically on the palate. The silky tannins are drop dead gorgeous and contribute to a divine mouthfeel that concludes with a complex finish.