The World of Natural Wine by Aaron Ayscough

Author:Aaron Ayscough
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Artisan
Published: 2022-09-15T00:00:00+00:00

The Wine to Try

Cairanne

The grapes that form Richaud’s Cairanne see destemmed maceration in cement tanks of just over two weeks, before aging in a mix of barrel and demi-muid. Evoking licorice and black currant, flecked with the pepperiness of drought-season herbs, it’s a muscular red for drinkers who expect nothing less from the southern Rhône.

Marcel Richaud in his tasting room

Since: 1974. Natural vinification began around 1999.

Winemaker: Marcel Richaud. Claire and Thomas Richaud joined the estate in 2015.

Vineyard surface: 60ha (148.2 acres)

Viticulture: Organic

Négociant work: Yes, since 2018, under the name Famille Richaud

Grapes: Grenache, syrah, mourvèdre, and more

Appellations: Cairanne, Rasteau, Côtes du Rhône

Filtration/Fining: Reds are not filtered, save for one primeur. Whites and rosés see tangential filtration.

Sulfites: Wines see a dosage of 30mg/L before bottling.

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