Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

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.

How to serve Domaine Raspail-Ay Cotes du Rhone

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Omelette fines herbes, Saucisson and cornichons. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

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 · visiting guide
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

Frequently asked about Domaine Raspail-Ay Cotes du Rhone

What does Domaine Raspail-Ay Cotes du Rhone taste like?

On the nose, fresh cherry, garrigue, herbs, light pepper, earthy mineral. On the palate, juicy red fruit, herb, light spice, soft tannins, clean finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a medium 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.

When should I drink Domaine Raspail-Ay Cotes du Rhone?

Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Domaine Raspail-Ay Cotes du Rhone?

Omelette fines herbes is the canonical pairing; Saucisson and cornichons is the other strong match. Light Grenache CDR with fresh herb notes is ideal with a classic herbed omelette.

What grapes are in Domaine Raspail-Ay Cotes du Rhone?

The blend is Grenache (80%), Syrah (10%), Cinsault (10%). The wine is classified as Cotes du Rhone AOC.

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