Today, the world of wine lost a great man and a true vigneron.
Emmanuel Reynaud was a passionate defender of his terroirs, but above all, the guardian of a unique winemaking tradition. Creator of inimitable wines, often copied but never equaled.
I will deeply miss our annual walks through the vineyards of Château Rayas, every time in awe of the beauty of the place, and immersed in our conversations about the estate and the world.
“Greg, vivons heureux, vivons caches,” is a phrase he often repeated to me, I can relate, now more than ever.
His exceptional legacy will endure through his children, and they will carry forward the philosophy and respect for terroir that made Rayas legendary.
The tradition continues, and with it, the soul of these extraordinary wines.
-Greg Castells, President, Martine’s Wines
