Rhône Valley
A dense robe, a nose of ripe fruit, and a rich, very expressive palate. Fruit upon fruit, complemented by spices and smoky notes. Supple tannins, a long, spicy finish. A refined style and complex wine, especially in 2022, capturing the essence of the vintage and its distinctive terroir.
A blend of 45% Mourvèdre (40 years old), 15% Grenache Noir (40 years old), and 40% Syrah (70 years old) from organically farmed vines planted on the lieux-dits of L'Ebrescade, La Ridel, and La Combe d'Henry at 327 meters altitude, on high slopes between Cairanne and Rasteau. Organically farmed on soils rich in sediment, marl, and sandy gravel. Hand-harvested with low yields, under 15 hl/ha. Naturally vinified, with a 24-month aging in casks and demi-muids. Bottled unfiltered and unfined, just a tiny pinch of sulphur at bottling.
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...
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Minimal sulphites
Minimal sulphites
Minimal sulphites
Minimal sulphites
Minimal sulphites
Minimal sulphites
Minimal sulphites
Organic or biodynamic wine
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