Domaine Richaud - Cairanne blanc 2024

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

The younger generation—Claire, Thomas, and, more recently, Édith, the youngest—is brilliantly carrying on the work of their father Marcel, an iconic figure of the Cairanne appellation. While honoring their heritage, they are injecting new energy into the estate, marked in particular by the acquisition of an additional 20 hectares, part of which borders the famous Ebrescades plot. The wines, consistently of remarkable quality, are becoming even more refined and precise in their expression. More precise aromatically and more refined in texture, they now combine depth and immediacy in an increasingly accomplished balance.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About the wine:

The 2024 Cairanne Blanc reveals aromas of white fruit, flowers, and smoke, intertwined with delicate notes of almond blossom. Medium-bodied, round, and supple, it is textured and full-bodied, with a lively fruity core and lovely freshness, culminating in a long and enticing finish. This blend—composed of 30% Roussanne, 30% White Grenache, 20% Clairette, 15% Bourboulenc, and the remainder Viognier—is a great success.

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

About the wine:

The 2024 Cairanne Blanc is the quintessential great white wine of the South: yellow-fleshed fruit, garrigue aromas, generous body without being heavy, and a lovely, lingering finish with subtle bitter notes.

About the estate:

This iconic estate has been brilliantly managed since 2014 by Claire and Thomas Richaud. They have brought their own artistic sensibility while preserving the estate’s spirit, combining rich ripeness with freshness. The way they handle these high-alcohol wines is truly admirable: each cuvée exudes its terroir and displays aromas of magnificent refinement. Over the past several vintages, these wines have gained even more finesse without losing any depth—they stand at the pinnacle of the southern Rhône.

Jancis Robinson

About the wine:

On the nose, notes of lemon and straw. A full-bodied finish with aromas of juicy peach. A textured and dense wine that retains all its energy and vibrancy.

James Suckling

About the wine:

Fresh, aromatic, and delicious, with notes of dried pears, blanched almonds, fennel, and wild herbs. Medium-bodied with a subtle texture. Delicious and alluring. Made from organically grown grapes. Enjoy now.