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Domaine Richaud

WTG Pick
Rhône Valley, France

About

Marcel Richaud almost single-handedly elevated Cairanne from an anonymous Côtes du Rhône village to a standalone appellation (achieved in 2016) through decades of meticulous work. Marcel passed away in 2018 but his children continue the estate with the same biodynamic rigour: Grenache, Carignan, and Counoise from some of Cairanne's oldest vines, harvested late, fermented with native yeasts. The wines remain some of the southern Rhône's best-value serious bottles.

Why It's a Hidden Gem

The man who made Cairanne an appellation. His wines punch well above their price point — Grenache that competes with much more expensive Châteauneuf.

Wines

Wine Styles

GrenacheCarignanCounoise

Standout Bottles

  • L'Ebrescade
  • Cairanne AOC Rouge
  • Les Garrigues

Tags

family-runbiodynamicnatural-winevalue

Location

Domaine Richaud

Chemin du Grès, 84290 Cairanne, France

Practical Info

Appointment

Hours

Mon–Sat 09:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00 (by appointment preferred)

Tasting

From €undefined+

Languages

French, English

Address

Chemin du Grès, 84290 Cairanne, France

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