2020 Chateau Rayas, Cotes du Rhone 'La Pialade', Rhone Valley, France Barmes Buecher Winemaker’s note: “We usually vinify

Winemaker’s note: “We usually vinify red and white as two separate wines

expanding their portfolio over the years to eventually include their most popular product

Fermentation with 90% whole cluster

employing techniques such as "pigeage" (pushing down the cap) and "remontage" (pumping over the fermenting juice)

The grapes of each variety are harvested on the same day and are pressed together

2020 Chateau Rayas, Cotes du Rhone 'La Pialade', Rhone Valley, France Barmes Buecher Winemaker’s note: “We usually vinify80% Grenache, 15% Cinsault, 5% Syrah. La Pialade is a second label in the traditional sense in that the fruit comes mainly from the Fonsalette estate, though a bit of Rayas estate fruit can find its way into the blend in some years.