In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: fresh cherry, garrigue, herbs, light pepper, earthy mineral

Palate: juicy red fruit, herb, light spice, soft tannins, clean finish

Entry-level CDR from the traditional Raspail-Ay estate; fresh cherry, herbs, and the estate's characteristic dry mineral finish in an everyday format.

What it pairs with

  • Omelette fines herbes
    Light Grenache CDR with fresh herb notes is ideal with a classic herbed omelette.
  • Saucisson and cornichons
    Easy-drinking CDR pairs naturally with French dried sausage.

History

The Raspail-Ay CDR is the entry wine of the Ay family estate, sourced from their CDR parcels in the same traditional no-filtration, old-foudre style as the Gigondas.

  1. 1990 — Raspail-Ay CDR established as the entry tier of the range

Facts

Producer
Domaine Raspail-Ay
Grapes
Grenache (80%), Syrah (10%), Cinsault (10%)
Classification
Cotes du Rhone AOC
Oak
Old foudres; no new oak
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 12-18 at retail
Drinking window
1-4 from vintage
First vintage
1990

Tags

cinsault drink young dry grenache low tannin medium acid medium body mood easygoing mood rustic occasion picnic occasion weeknight old world pairs with charcuterie pairs with poultry price everyday still red syrah value pick
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