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Château Rayas

Château Rayas

About Château Rayas

Château Rayas was founded in 1880 and now operates three domains across southern Rhône appellations. Emmanuel Reynaud directs the program, which spans Châteauneuf du Pape, Côtes du Rhône, Vacqueyras, and Côtes du Rhône Village. Château des Tours, a forty-hectare property, cultivates Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Merlot, and Counoise for reds, alongside Grenache and Clairette whites. Olives planted there in 1997 extend the work beyond wine. The Vacqueyras Rouge draws 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah. Château Fonsalette completes the house. No tasting room.

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Varietals

GrenacheCinsaultSyrahMerlotCounoiseClairette

Visiting Château Rayas

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Tasting room
No public tasting room
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Good to know about Château Rayas

No, Château Rayas does not operate a public tasting room. It's a production-only or by-allocation label, so its wines are found through retail, restaurants, or a mailing list rather than an on-site visit.
Château Rayas focuses on Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Merlot, Counoise, and more. Signature bottles include Vacqueyras Rouge, Côtes du Rhône Rouge, Côtes du Rhône Blanc, Châteauneuf du Pape, Côtes du Rhône Village. When booking a tasting, ask which current release best represents the estate's style.
Château Rayas is in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur wine region. Phone: 04 90 83 73 09. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
Château Rayas was established in 1880, giving the estate 146 years to develop its wine program and farming practices.
The winemaking at Château Rayas is led by Emmanuel Reynaud. Visiting during special events or release weekends is often the best chance to meet the winemaking team and ask questions about specific vintages or techniques.

Where to find Château Rayas

84350 Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

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