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

Côtes du Rhône|Red wine|Organic

3.9/5 (24 customers)

92/100

RVF

(2019 Vintage Notes)

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This red Côte du Rhône, with its crisp and rich character, is produced on these 60-year-old vineyards—the very first ones cultivated by Marcel Richaud in the 1970s. On the nose and palate, jammy red fruit dominates, with hints of garrigue and spices. Smooth and pleasant on the palate, it offers a peppery finish. Enjoy it with everyday meals, appetizers, cheeses, and cold cuts. 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

Regions

Soil composed of sand, silt, and rich, fertile heavy clay near the Aygues River. The "Des Granges" plots, the historic heart of the estate, were the first to be vinified by Marcel Richaud in the 1970s.

Viticulture

Certified Organic

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine Production

Short fermentation lasting 8 to 12 days in concrete tanks to extract maximum fruitiness and crispness. Sulfites added at a rate of 1.5 g/hl only at bottling.

Livestock Farming

10 months in concrete tanks

Alcohol content

15,5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

A deep, brilliant red color with garnet highlights

Nose

Intense and fruity, with dominant notes of jammy red berries and spices

Palate

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

Serve

At 16°C

Drink before

2023

Food and Wine Pairings

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

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2026 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

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.

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

Rated Estate (2027 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that—thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines—belong in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

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.

Customer Rating

3.9/5

based on 24 reviews

Review by Mr. JEAN NOEL L. Published on June 10, 2023

3.7. The nose offers notes of red fruit, and the palate boasts a superb balance of fruit and spice. Slightly less intense than the 2019, it’s a great introduction to the Richaud style.