Domaine Richeaume - Les Terrasses 2011
This beautiful red wine reveals aromas ranging from smoky vanilla to fresh and then candied fruits, with a high level of concentration. The aromas are more expressive on the palate, thanks to their richness, and balanced by a tight structure of silky tannins, with notes of candied fruit. A wine with a lovely finish.
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Eye
deep, dark red color
Nose
Bursts with aromas ranging from smoky vanilla to fresh and then candied fruits; highly concentrated
Palate
More expressive aromas thanks to their richness, balanced by a tight structure of silky tannins, notes of candied fruit, and a lovely finish
Serve
at 15-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2015
Drink before
2022
Food and Wine Pairings
Pair it with red meat, grilled meats, lamb, and cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2013 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
This estate, located at the foot of Mount Sainte-Victoire, is owned by the Hoesch family. It is farmed organically and offers a range of wines, with the reds primarily based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The wines are powerful, well-aged, elegant, and possess just the right amount of fresh fruit.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
5-Star Rated Estate (Outstanding Production)
About the estate:
In 1972, Henning Hoesch and his wife Julia discovered this abandoned estate at the foot of the Sainte-Victoire cliff. They replanted the vineyard and began cultivating their first organic plots on three hectares of land. Over the years, they created large terraced plots on the most promising terroirs, which today produce the grapes for the estate’s premier wines, “Les Terrasses” and “Cuvée Columelle.” A holistic approach, natural winemaking, and organic viticulture are just as important to him as the quality of his wines. Just as enthusiastic as his father, Sylvain Hoesch, born in 1970, joined the estate in 2001. He manages the estate and the vineyard—which now spans 27 hectares—with the same rigor and commitment to quality as his father. He decided to classify the entire 2008 vintage under the IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) designation, which succeeded the “Vin de Pays” designation.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2015 guide): 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
This estate is beautifully situated in the village of Puyloubier, at the foot of Mount Sainte-Victoire, amid a natural landscape of red soil. Its history dates back forty years. Henning Hoesch, a German native and professor of canon law at the University of Aix-en-Provence, purchased this 65-hectare estate, which at the time was completely uncultivated. He planted 3 hectares of vines, which he cultivated using organic methods (certified in 1972). Very quickly, the wines distinguished themselves for their full body and power. In the years that followed, their style became more refined through better-controlled winemaking and oak aging. As with the greatest winemakers, respect for the soil and a hands-off approach to vineyard management are combined with modern winemaking techniques. As a result, the winery is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment that enables the creation of the famous Les Terrasses and Columelle cuvées, which we rank among the two best red wines of Provence. Depending on the inspiration offered by the vintage, Sylvain, the son, crafts other, more original cuvées that highlight the exceptional plant heritage that makes up the Richeaume vineyard. It should be noted, however, that the prices are becoming very high…
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