RICHAUD COTES DU RHONE TERRE D’AIGLES

Organic

Technical sheet written by the estate:

Grape varieties: Blend of 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Carignan and 10% Counoise. This wine comes from the terroirs of Granges, Beauchières, Charpier and Meyeau, located near the Aygues river in Cairanne .

Vines and yield: The average age of the vines is 70 years. Located on a plain terroir near the Aygues river in Cairanne. The soil is composed of rich and fertile sand, silt and heavy clay. The barn plots are also called the wine attic of the vineyard.
Historic heart of the Domaine, these are the first plots to have been vinified by Marcel Richaud in the 70s.

Aging: Short vatting of 8 to 12 days in concrete vats to extract maximum fruit and crunch.
Aged in concrete vats for 8 months.
Sulfiting of 1.5 g/hl at bottling only.
Storage at a stable temperature, in an underground cellar, until marketing.

Tasting: Garnet color with purple reflections.
On the nose and on the palate, dominant aromas of ripe red fruits and spices.
The palate is supple and juicy, highlighted by a peppery finish. The tannins are silky and fine.
Our Terre d’Aigles 2022 vintage will go wonderfully with grilled meats, cold cuts or spicy dishes.
Wine to be enjoyed within two years.

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