2023 Domaine Richaud, Cairanne Rouge, Rhône, France EmmanuelBrochet aged 8 months in oak

aged 8 months in oak casks and barrique

This is a special sight for Gamay - it's never had a drop of herbicide/Round Up since it's planting in '93

Richoux's finest and best-exposed parcels are used to make his Irancy Rouge

Partial malo

Processing: Destemmed retaining 50% whole berries with no whole bunch

2023 Domaine Richaud, Cairanne Rouge, Rhône, France EmmanuelBrochet aged 8 months in oakBlend of 40% Mourvdre, 25% Grenache, 25% Syrah, and equal parts Carignan and Counoise from low yielding vines with an average age of 40 70 years old, planted on the hillsides above the village of Cairanne. The soil here is stony with pebbly topsoils over limestone bedrock. Farmed organically. Aged in a combination of foudres (10%), demi muids (30%) and concrete (60%) in underground caves.