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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs
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In the glass
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.More wines for sausages →
With cheese
How to serve Domaine Raspail-Ay Cotes du Rhone
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1990Raspail-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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