Chateau Rayas is a family owned estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape considered one of the super-stars of the region. It was made famous by the legendary winemaker Jacques Reynaud and now continues under the management of his nephew Emmanuel. The estate comprises 13 hectares of north facing vineyards on sandy soils with chalk patches, planted with low yielding Grenache bush vines. Alongside the renowned red Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the estate also produces a second wine called Pignan and a white Châteauneuf-du-Pape produced from Grenache Blanc and Clairette.