Ch. Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 2011 NETCTIBLES and black truffles stud the

and black truffles stud the earth

They find their inspiration in Pomerol

full-bodied balanced

Virtually no vegetation can survive such inhospitable soil

but the sake does not drink sweet

Ch. Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 2011 NETCTIBLES and black truffles stud theDeep 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