2008 Cotes du Rhone Reserve
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Reynaud’s inexpensive reds include the 2008 Vin de Pays, a blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre and tiny amounts of Syrah, Cinsault and Counoise. It is an attractive berry-scented wine with lots of earth, underbrush and autumnal notes. Medium-bodied and spice, it is ideal for drinking over the next several years. At his home estate, Emmanuel Reynaud (who has been producing the Rayas wines since 1997) has nearly 100 acres of vineyards from which he makes a wonderful array of value-priced reds and whites. Importer: Martine’s Wines, Novato, CA; tel. (415) 883-0400
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Robert Parker
About the producer
Domaine des Tours is a separate label to Ch. des Tours, however both ranges are made at the same Vacqueyras property. Part of the Rayas galaxy and made by Emmanuel Reynaud, the wines are a source of great value and offer a glimpse of the Rayas style.
Product details
Syrah / Shiraz, Grenache/ Garnacha , Cinsault, Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro
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Dry