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Domaine Marcel Richaud - Côtes du Rhône Terre d'Aigles 2020

Name: Domaine Marcel Richaud - Côtes du Rhône Terre d'Aigles 2020
Brand: Domaine Marcel Richaud
Rating: 3.9 (24 reviews)

Côtes du Rhône|Red wine|Organic

3.9/5 (24 customers)

92/100

RVF

(2019 vintage notes)

glutton

gurgle

aperitif

cold cuts

This Côte du Rhône red wine, with its crisp, delicious character, is produced on these 60-year-old plots, the very first to be cultivated by Marcel Richaud in the 1970s. On the nose and palate, jammy red fruits dominate with hints of garrigue and spices. Supple and pleasant on the palate, it delivers a peppery finish. Perfect with everyday meals, appetizers, cheese, and charcuterie. A real treat!

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Estate

Domaine Marcel Richaud

Vintage

Terre d'Aigles

Vintage

2020

Designation

Côtes du Rhône

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

70% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 10% Carignan sur des vignes d'une moyenne d'âge de 60 ans

Terroirs

Rich, fertile soil composed of sand, silt, and heavy clay near the Aygues River. The "des granges" plots, the historic heart of the estate, were the first plots to be vinified by Marcel Richaud in the 1970s.

Viticulture

Certified organic

Grape harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine making

Short vatting period of 8 to 12 days in concrete vats to extract maximum fruit and crispness. Sulphur dioxide added at 1.5 g/hl at bottling only.

Livestock farming

10 months in concrete tanks

Alcohol content

15,5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Deep, brilliant red color with garnet highlights

Nose

Intense and fruity, dominated by aromas of jammy red fruits and spices

Mouth

Rich and spicy, with supple, refined tannins and a peppery finish.

Serve

At 16°C

Drink before

2023

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy with appetizers, cold cuts, rillettes, parsley ham, and everyday dishes...

More information on Domaine Marcel Richaud

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2021 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, the pride of French vineyards)

About the estate:

Some winemakers single-handedly embody an entire appellation, and the charismatic Marcel Richaud is one of them. He has undoubtedly contributed to giving prestige to the newest of the southern Côtes du Rhône wines. A visionary and pioneer of parcel-based viticulture, he still dreams of a classification similar to that of Burgundy's climats. With 45 vintages under his belt, he strives to be as non-interventionist as possible in the cellar and in the vineyard. Like Emmanuel Reynaud, he allows his grapes to reach optimal maturity, producing wines that are both delicious and elegant, with a distinctive style. All of the wines tasted this year received the highest ratings, proving to be highly recommendable and of absolutely remarkable consistency. The younger generation, who joined the family business a few years ago, is determined to perpetuate the house's expertise. However, as if to mark a turning point, Claire and Thomas have acquired an additional 20 hectares, half of which adjoins the famous Ebrescades plot, promising some pleasant surprises in the future. Most recently, Edith, the youngest of the family, has succumbed to the siren call of the vineyards. After a brilliant career in Paris in the luxury sector, she has finally settled in the charming little village of Cairanne, bringing a significant additional asset to the wonderful Richaud family.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

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

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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

Wine rating (2022 guide) 92/100 (2019 vintage)

Rated estate (2021 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).

About the estate:

There are very few winemakers in France who are as demanding and comprehensive, from the vineyard to the cellar, as Marcel Richaud. He has reached the pinnacle of his art since acquiring a winemaking and aging cellar that matches his ambitions. For wine lovers, this producer's work is a blessing. His entire range is of remarkable quality and immediately appealing. Year after year, the wines gain in finesse and precision, while respecting the balance and maturity of the south.

Customer rating

3.9/5

based on 24 reviews

Note and opinion by Mr. JEAN NOEL L. Published on 06/10/2023

3.7. Red fruit on the nose, superb balance of fruit and spice on the palate. Slightly less intense than the 2019, this is a good introduction to the Richaud style.