2007 Côtes du Rhône Rouge, Château de Fonsalette

Jacques Reynaud, who died in 1997, was one of the true characters in Châteauneuf. A notoriously shy and private man, he was known to avoid appointments by hiding in ditches that lined the rutted driveway leading to his château. However, he was recognised as one of the world's greatest winemakers and the legacy of Château Rayas is now continued by his son François.

Côtes du Rhône wines from the Rhône Valley in France offer exceptional reds and whites. Reds feature Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault, with robust flavours and a peppery touch in northern Syrah wines. Whites, including Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne, offer aromatic elegance. The region’s long winemaking history blends tradition and modernity, expressing unique terroir from Côtes du Rhône to renowned Crus like Châteauneuf-du-Pape.