Domaine Des Tours Pays de Vaucluse 2019

Domaine des Tours Pays de Vaucluse 2019
Reynaud’s 2019 Pays de Vaucluse rouge belies its humble IGP tag, turning sun-drenched Grenache from the Sarrians plateau into silken layers of red plum, rose hip and sun-warmed earth. Whole berries fermented in concrete preserve the domaine’s hallmark translucency, while 18 months in neutral foudres polish supple tannins to velvet. Low yields endowed a deeper core without dulling lift, offering collectors an everyday glimpse of the Rayas touch. Unsurprisingly, the cuvée evaporates the instant it hits the market.

Producer: Domaine des Tours
Vintage: 2019
Designation: Vin de Pays de Vaucluse
Parcels / Lieu-dit: Estate vines on the Sarrians plateau near Vacqueyras
Variety: 75 % Grenache, 15 % Syrah, 10 % Cinsault
Average Vine Age: 35 years (estimated)
Soils & Exposure: Sandy clay limestone with scattered galets; south facing at 150-180 m
Fermentation: Indigenous yeasts in concrete vats, 20-25 day maceration, gentle remontage, full malolactic
Élevage: 18 months in large neutral foudres; minimal SO₂; bottled unfiltered
Alcohol: 14.5 % vol.
Total Production: 25.000 bottles 

The Domaine
Nestled in Sarrians beneath the Dentelles de Montmirail, Château des Tours belongs to the Reynaud family of Château Rayas fame. Emmanuel Reynaud farms the 40-hectare estate organically, favouring deep ploughing and strict leaf thinning to temper yields. In the cellar he shuns new oak and technology, trusting long élevage and low sulfur to reveal haunting purity. The resulting wines marry Rhône generosity with an almost Burgundian finesse, making every release a prized allocation for aficionados.