Famille Richaud - Côtes-du-Rhône Tradition 2023
17,6/20
60 millions de consommateurs
"2022 vintage, voted best red wine by experts at 60 Million Consumers"
A sunny Côtes-du-Rhône produced by Claire and Thomas, Marcel Richaud's children, from grapes selected from the new terroirs acquired by the RICHAUD family. After five years of careful cultivation, the young Grenache vines replanted in 2017 bring a lovely fruitiness. They have been blended with old Carignan for concentration and a little Syrah for spice. With its lovely fruitiness and beautiful roundness, this traditional cuvée showcases the southern Côtes-du-Rhône.
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Eye
Dark red color with garnet highlights
Nose
Rich and fruity with notes of crushed red berries, slightly peppery on the finish
Mouth
The tannins are supple and enveloping, marked by a fresh finish.
Serve
At 14-16°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Pairs perfectly with grilled red meats, cold cuts, etc.
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 des Meilleurs Vins de France
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.
60 millions de consommateurs
Wine rating (2024 guide) 17.6/20 (2022 vintage)
ESTATE PRICE
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