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Domaine Richaud - Côtes-du-Rhône Les Garrigues (formerly Les Galets) 2025

Domaine Richaud - Côtes-du-Rhône Les Garrigues (ex Les Galets) 2025

Côtes du Rhône|Red wine|Organic

4.8/5 (2023 / 5 customers)

92/100

Decanter

16/20

Jancis Robinson

(2024 Vintage Notes)

fruity

foodie

wine to share with friends

“A classic profile, a true expression of its garrigue terroir!”

A little gem from Domaine Richaud, this Côtes-du-Rhône showcases the distinctive character of the Garrigues de Cairanne terroir. With a deep red color and brilliant ruby highlights, it reveals aromas of jammy red fruits, black olives, and anise. On the palate, it is rich and indulgent, with expressive fruit underscored by full-bodied, silky tannins.

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Estate

Domaine Marcel Richaud

Vintage

Les Garrigues (ex Les Galets)

Vintage

2025

Designation

Côtes du Rhône

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

30% Carignan, 20% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 20% Counoise, 10% Mourvèdre

Regions

Soils composed of red clay, limestone, and rounded pebbles in the Garrigues, Carré, Canarde, and Truffières regions

Viticulture

Certified Organic

Grape Harvest

Traditional and well-crafted

Wine Production

The Most Natural Method

Livestock Farming

10 months in concrete tanks

Alcohol content

15.5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

A bright, deep red color with ruby highlights

Nose

Notes of jammy red berries, black olives, and anise, reflecting the distinctive character of the Garrigues de Cairanne terroir

Palate

Rich and full-bodied, with expressive fruit highlighted by full-bodied, silky tannins

Serve

At 14-16°C

Drink before

2028

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with grilled meats, duck breast, or herb-crusted lamb chops...

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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.

Decanter

Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100 (2024 vintage)

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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

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.

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (2025 guide) 16/20 (2024 vintage)

Customer Rating

(2023 Vintage)

4.8/5

based on 5 reviews

Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on November 16, 2024

Les Galets has successfully capitalized on the exceptional quality of the 2023 vintage, which stands out for its opulence, intensity, and aromatic richness. With a robust structure, the wine exhibits a juiciness that is both dense and highly expressive, featuring flavors of stewed red fruits, notes of licorice, and a blend of Mediterranean scrub, enhanced by a pronounced peppery edge. The thick texture, with its slightly grainy mouthfeel, is all the more smooth and caressing, with full-bodied, silky tannins. A pleasant freshness accompanies the long, spicy finish. Irresistibly appealing and already ready to be enjoyed for its fruit-forward character, Les Galets once again delighted the palate when paired with roasted duck fillets and a balsamic vinegar reduction, accompanied by sautéed baby potatoes. Rating = 4.5.