Tom Casagrande

9.1

Really great value in a straightforward, honest, balanced Grenache. It’s grown within the Faugeres appellation but can’t claim the AOC apparently because it’s from deep sandy soils and not schist. No matter! Rayas grows Grenache in sand so there’s great precedent! Nose shows sappy kirsch-y fruit, lots of savory, mineral notes, and a touch of vanilla and spice. Soft and light-footed in the mouth. Quite dry, savory, and saline. Very soft tannin. Alcohol is relatively low at a stated 13.5. Drinking well now, it will certainly last a year or two longer, though I don’t think it will improve. I love wines like this. So food flexible. — 6 months ago

Mike Lev

9.0

Black cherry, red fruit too, med+ body, med tannins. Mostly carignan with Grenache and mouvedre, savoury and garrigue notes, wet stones too. Drink now or hold a few years. — 7 months ago

Eric Egan

9.1

Soooo much potential. Way too young and a little bit numb at the moment but hints of those complex old mouvèdre scents are just starting to develop. Not her greatest year but still far from its peak. Keep for at least another 10-12 years before opening. Glad I have quite a few cases of this in hibernation. — 6 years ago

Fabio Franchella

8.9

Grazie cara! Eifach immer sooooo schön mit dir/euch. It‘s so much quality time!! — 7 months ago

with Elena

Joan Alberni

9.1

Saborós i persistent. Rodó i vellutat. Encara floral i tendre. Autora que explica la seva obra amb amor Chez Busquets a Tolosa de Llenguadoc. — 10 years ago