Domaine Richaud - Cairanne rouge 2020

Name: Domaine Richaud - Cairanne rouge 2020
Brand: Domaine Marcel Richaud
Rating: 4.3 (34 reviews)

Cairanne|Red wine|Organic

Rhône

Red

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4.3/5 (34 customers)

94/100

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juicy

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"A timeless classic

"A beautiful expression of fruit wedged between black fruits and garrigue. The nose is juicy with real Provençal scents of the maquis. The palate is well constructed with a rich structure. The final tannins bring a salutary relief". (RVF 2023) Domaine Richaud's flagship cuvee, this juicy Cairanne is greedy and fleshy, with a fine balance between structure, richness, black fruit and freshness. This red Cairanne comes from a variety of terroirs, giving it real personality and harmony!

Features

Estate

Domaine Marcel Richaud

Vintage

2020

Designation

Cairanne

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

40% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 20% Syrah, 10% Carignan, 10% Counoise

Terroirs

Stony surface and Miocene subsoil. Vines between 40 and 70 years old, mostly located on the heights of the village of Cairanne and at the foot of the slopes.

Viticulture

Certified organic, working with respect for the life of the soil

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

With as little intervention as possible, fermentation using indigenous yeasts, no acidification

Breeding

12 months: 30% in Foudre, 30% in demi-muids and 40% in concrete tanks. Sulfited at 1.5 g/hl at bottling.

Alcohol content

15,5%

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Intense red with ruby highlights

Nose

Beautiful aromas of jammy red fruits, spices and chocolate.

Mouth

Suave and full-bodied, beautiful expression of fruit, juicy flesh, fine-grained tannins, gourmandise and elegance, liquorice finish.

Serve

AT 14-16°C

Open

1h before

Drink before

2028

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with charcuterie, grilled beef, grilled lamb chops...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated (2021 guide) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)

About the domain :

Certain winegrowers alone can evoke an entire appellation, and the charismatic Marcel Richaud is one of them. He was undoubtedly instrumental in establishing the reputation of the latest Côtes du Rhône Sud crus. A visionary and pioneer of parcel-based winegrowing, he still dreams of a Burgundy-style climat classification, and with 45 vintages under his belt, he is as hands-off as possible in the cellar and in the vineyard. Like a certain Emmanuel Reynaud, he accompanies his grapes to optimum ripeness, producing wines that are both gourmand and elegant, a real signature. All the wines tasted this year are highly commendable and remarkably consistent. The young generation who joined the family business a few years ago are determined to perpetuate the house's know-how. Nevertheless, as if to mark a turning point, Claire and Thomas have acquired an additional 20 hectares, half of which adjoins the famous Ebrescades parcel, auguring lovely surprises to come. Most recently, Edith, the youngest daughter, gave in to the siren call of the vines; after a brilliant Parisian career in the luxury sector, she finally settled in the charming little village of Cairanne, bringing an additional asset to the beautiful Richaud tribe.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2023 guide) 94/100

Domaine rated (2021 guide) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, because of their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).

About the wine:

A beautiful expression of fruit wedged between black fruits and garrigue. The nose is juicy with real Provençal scents of the maquis. The palate is well constructed with a rich structure. The final tannins bring a salutary relief.

About the domain :

There are very few winemakers in France as demanding and complete, from vine to cellar, as Marcel Richaud. He has reached the pinnacle of his art now that he has a winery and ageing facility to match his ambitions. For the wine lover, this producer's work is a blessing. His entire range reaches a remarkable level and is immediately seductive. Year after year, the wines gain in finesse and precision, while respecting their southern balance and maturity.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

4.3/5

on 34 reviews