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. — 7 months ago
Pale in color; slightly waxy, lime rind, white flower. Excellent vibrant acid balance with a layered texture and full body. A delicate almond note on long finish suggests drink up but this was in great shape overall. Dancer has a wonderful touch with CH.
— 6 years ago
Je suis un fan de muscadet. Pas de ces versions acides et étriquées à vous détartrer ce qu’il vous reste d’émail aux dents, non. Plutôt de ces envolées fluides, légères, agiles et admirablement tracées livrées par un melon de bourgogne traité aux petits oignons. À celui-ci s’ajoutent texture saline et densité qui allonge la finale. Top ! — 3 years ago
Drank the whole bottle myself. — 4 years ago
2013 vintage, Birthday dinner at Bourbon Steak. Decanted 1 hour and over dinner. Opened up nicely. — 5 years ago
Our favorite rosé! — 10 months ago
Moe’s favorite — 2 years ago
Love this wine — 4 years ago
Blend of 65% Cab Sauvignon, 30% Merlot & 5% Petite Verdot. A wonderful wine with ripe fruit, floral and spice aromas. Cherry, plum and currant flavors with a nice mineral edge, creamy soft tannins, lingering finish ending with a earthy mineral tang. Age worthy! Very Nice! — 5 years ago
Another 4th Friday for the books. What a much needed time out of the house and to be with friends after this past week.
Hello gorgeous! At 17yrs old, this is drinking wonderfully. The nose is very hazelnut and nectarine driven. The palate is fairly similar on the front and mid palate but the finish is where this shines...reductive notes of pear, honeysuckle and honeydew as the wine finishes. — 6 years ago
Jack Krawczyk
paired w chicken parmesan… and it worked — 5 months ago