The red wine Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, vintage 1996 from the winery Château Rayas has been rated in 2012 with 89 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape variety Grenache from the region Côtes du Rhône in France.
Tasting Notes
Medium carmine garnet, broad watery rim. Fine spicy notes, a hint of macchia, ripe plum fruit, delicate floral nuances. Rather slender on the palate, medium complexity, red berry nuances, delicately salty finish, a delicate but not great Rayas, subtle Burgundian nuances.
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