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Jacques Reynaud "godfather of Châteauneuf-du-Pape" and legendary founder of Château Rayas, died suddenly in 1997. Their nephew, Emmanuel Reynaud, was already making wines at his father's Château des Tours, but he still agreed to take the reins at both Château Rayas and Château de Fonsalette. 

An unabashed recluse, Emmanuel, can be found working his vineyards at most any time of day, every day. Emmanuel does not revel in the fame and notoriety that come with making such sought-after and acclaimed wines, but he continues to carry the mantle of his famous forebears, producing hauntingly aromatic wines at his three estates: Château Rayas, Château des Tours and Château de Fonsalette. 

Each grape varietal is fermented separately in 80-100 year old foudres, which were already used before Emmanuel's grandfather purchased them secondhand. The final wine is then assembled in enamel-lined tanks before bottling. 

Grapes: 80% Grenache, 15% Cinsault, 5% Syrah (some of the Grenache is from Rayas, and the rest of the fruit is from Fonsalette) 

Soils: Fine Red Sand with Small Pebbles

Viticulture: Organic in the most traditional sense

Pairing: Only your best friends, or maybe just your best cheese