Marcel Richaud

Marcel Richaud, undisputed leader of natural wine in the Rhône, is based in Cairanne, an emblematic appellation where his estate is the emblematic estate of the appellation! The vast estate is composed of 60 hectares and yet, in the vineyard like in the cellar, the work is very, very rigorous. Long gone is the era when the Richauds would deliver their juice to the local co-op. By 1974, at just 20 years old, Marcel was already driven by a conviction to create “living” wine. He built this vast estate with patience, starting with 3 hectares on the superb terroir known as l'Ebrescade in 1987. Certain encounters would have a strong influence on his style, notably one with Marcel Lapierre. The estate is certified organic, all 60 hectares are harvested by hand by a team of 30 people. Marcel remains at the heart of the estate, guiding his children as they take the reins of this treasured legacy. The man owes everything to the very nature of Cairanne, and Cairanne owes a lot to Marcel.