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: 3.8 (23 reviews)

Côtes du Rhône|Red wine|Organic

Rhône

Red

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3.8/5 (23 customers)

92/100

RVF

(2019 vintage notes)

gourmet

gurgling

aperitif

cold meats

From these 60-year-old plots, the very first to be worked by Marcel Richaud in the 70s, comes this Côte du Rhône red with a crisp, gourmet character. On the nose and palate, jammy red fruits dominate, with hints of garrigue and spices. Supple and pleasant on the palate, with a peppery finish. Pair with everyday dishes, aperitifs, cheeses and charcuterie. A real treat!

Features

Estate

Domaine Marcel Richaud

Cuvée

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 of sand, silt and heavy clay near the Aygues river. Parcelles "des granges", the historic heart of the estate, were the first parcels to be vinified by Marcel Richaud in the 1970s.

Viticulture

Certified organic

Harvest

At optimum maturity

Winemaking

Short vatting period of 8 to 12 days in concrete tanks to extract maximum fruit and crispness. Sulfiting of 1.5 g/hl at bottling only.

Breeding

10 months in concrete vats

Alcohol content

15,5%

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Dark, brilliant red with garnet highlights

Nose

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

Mouth

Gourmand and spicy, with supple, fine tannins and a peppery finish

Serve

AT 16°C

Drink before

2023

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with appetizers, charcuterie, rillettes, marbled ham and everyday dishes...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated (guide 2021) 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

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

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

Rated (guide 2022) 92/100 (Vintage 2019)

Domaine rated (guide 2021) 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 connoisseurs).

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

3.8/5

out of 23 reviews

Note and review by M. JEAN NOEL L. Published on 10/06/2023

3.7. Red fruit on the nose, superb balance of fruit and spices on the palate. Slightly less loaded than the 2019, this is a good entry with the Richaud touch.