Côtes du Rhône 2022 Chateau des Tours

The Côtes du Rhône 2022 from Château des Tours is a Rhône red of rare finesse, crafted by Emmanuel Reynaud, the man who led the legendary Château Rayas. Fruity, silky and airy, it goes well beyond the bounds of its appellation and offers a fine entry point into the world of the Reynaud family. It is a wine of pleasure and character, both gourmand and refined.

Terroir and vineyards
Château des Tours lies in Sarrians, at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail, in the southern Rhône Valley. The vines grow on sandy and clay soils mixed with pebbles, which give wines that are both generous and elegant. This Côtes du Rhône is made mainly from Grenache, complemented by Cinsault, Syrah and Counoise, from low yields, harvested by hand. The 2022 vintage, hot and dry, produced ripe, concentrated grapes and wines with brilliant fruit.

Tasting profile
The colour is a bright ruby. The nose opens on raspberry, cherry and strawberry, with notes of garrigue, rose, pepper and gentle spice. The palate is supple and silky, carried by fine tannins and a lovely freshness. The finish is fruity, spiced and delicately floral. It is pleasurable to drink now and over the next five to eight years.

The estate
Château des Tours has belonged to the Reynaud family for several generations. Emmanuel Reynaud ran it before taking over Château Rayas in 1997, following the death of his uncle Jacques. He then led both estates for nearly thirty years, until his passing in 2025, keeping the same singular style: very low yields, ageing in old barrels and absolute respect for the fruit. This 2022 vintage is among the last wines he vinified himself.

Food and wine pairing
Serve between 15 and 16 °C. It will pair beautifully with a charcuterie platter, grilled lamb chops, herb roasted chicken, ratatouille, pizza or a vegetable tian. Among cheeses, it goes very well with Banon, Saint Nectaire or a sheep's milk tomme.