{"product_id":"2011-domaine-des-tours-reserve-merlot","title":"2011 Domaine des Tours \"Réserve\" Merlot","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eDomaine des Tours is the personal estate of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"44\"\u003eEmmanuel Reynaud\u003c\/b\u003e, the legendary winemaker behind \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"93\"\u003eChâteau Rayas\u003c\/b\u003e (the most famous and expensive wine in Châteauneuf-du-Pape). Because the Rayas name is so prestigious, this \"Vin de Pays\" bottling has a cult following among collectors who want the \"Rayas style\" without the four-figure price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eWhile the Rhône is known for Grenache, Emmanuel Reynaud has a unique obsession with Merlot in the Vaucluse, treated with the same obsessive care as his top-tier Grand Crus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/b\u003e 2011\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRegion\/Appellation:\u003c\/b\u003e Vin de Pays de Vaucluse, Southern Rhône, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/b\u003e Emmanuel Reynaud (Domaine des Tours \/ Château des Tours)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Merlot (though some vintages include a splash of Syrah, this specific \"Merlot\" bottling focuses on the variety).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Medium-bodied, aromatic, and savory. It balances sweet red fruit with complex notes of licorice, tobacco, and dried herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect for (food pairing):\u003c\/b\u003e This wine's savory, \"gamey\" edge makes it perfect for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"82\"\u003eherb-crusted lamb\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"101\"\u003educk confit\u003c\/b\u003e, or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"117\"\u003ewild mushroom pasta\u003c\/b\u003e. For a luxury pairing, try it with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"172\"\u003etruffle-infused cheeses\u003c\/b\u003e or a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"201\"\u003eterrine of game meats\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HaoYue Fine Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43521502969930,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/2485\/9722\/files\/ChatGPTImageApr17_2026_01_56_03PM.png?v=1776398203","url":"https:\/\/haoyuefinewine.com.au\/products\/2011-domaine-des-tours-reserve-merlot","provider":"HaoYue Fine Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}