Chateau des Tours Cotes du Rhone 2022
The Wine
65% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 15% Cinsault
The estate spans forty hectares in the Vacqueyras area, just a few kilometres north of Sarrians, and was acquired by the Reynaud family in 1935. The historic maison is flanked by tall towers, giving rise to the name Des Tours. Emmanuel Reynaud took over from his father Bernard (brother of Jacques) in 1989. The vineyards are cultivated using organic methods, manually ploughed, and harvested later than most producers, with a strong focus on old-vine Grenache. The soils are notably poor and sandy.
During vinification, each varietal from every vineyard is fermented separately in oak casks, with blending done in enamel-lined tanks before bottling. Fermentation begins naturally, without added yeasts, and the wine is aged for 18 months in used 600-litre oak casks.
ULTRA RARE!
The Details
Variety - Grenache, Shiraz, Cinsault
Country - France
Region - Rhone
Extra - Cork
Year - 2022
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker 
Owned by the Reynaud family since 1935, Château des Tours was the home estate of Château Rayas' celebrated winemaker, Emmanuel Reynaud, and is now managed by his sons, Louis Damien and Benoît.
Emmanuel led the estate from 1989 until his passing in 2025, cultivating olives and grains alongside grapes in true farmer fashion.
The vineyards are maintained with the same organic practices applied across the Reynaud properties, including horse-ploughing and a deep respect for the old-vine Grenache. Grapes from 40 hectares are hand-harvested, undergo whole-cluster fermentation with native yeasts, and are crafted entirely without modern interventions, making Château des Tours wines among the most sought-after in the Rhône.
