Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $168.56Original €150.00≈ £126.71 | www.domainesrichard.fr ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Grenache
Classification AOP Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Region Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Sites Pure-Grenache plot on the western slope of the Crau plateau
Tasting Notes Graceful, complex and oriental nose with sandalwood, cedar, cinnamon, potpourri, cocoa and almond; morello cherry, blood orange, pastry, smooth texture, powdery tannins, savory fruit and sweet spices; long, refined finish.
Food Pairing The producer recommends savoring the wine on its own to appreciate it fully.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
pH 3.82
Grape Varieties 100% Grenache
Classification AOP Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Region Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Soil Loamy sands dotted with large pebbles
Orientation Gentle Southwest-Facing Slope
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Plots at Chemin de Châteauneuf, at the crossroads of La Crau Sud and La Font du Loup
Fermentation Vessels Wooden tank
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked and hand-sorted, then fermented as whole clusters in a wooden tank. The producer describes very gentle extraction with few interventions and maceration around four weeks; Kobrand specifies a 3–4-week maceration with daily pump-overs and punch-downs. The wine aged for 12 months partly in foudres or large old French oak casks and partly in old French oak barrels. Kobrand reports acidity of 4.61 g/L without stating its analytical basis, average vine age of 85+ years, and AB Organic certification.
Tasting Notes Graceful, complex and oriental nose with sandalwood, cedar, cinnamon, potpourri, cocoa and almond; morello cherry, blood orange, pastry, smooth texture, powdery tannins, savory fruit and sweet spices; long, refined finish.
Food Pairing The producer recommends enjoying the wine on its own to explore its nuances.
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
pH 3.79
Grape Varieties 100% Grenache
Classification Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
Region Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Soil Loamy sands dotted with large pebbles
Orientation Gentle Southwest-Facing Slope
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Single parcel atop the Le Crau plateau
Fermentation Vessels Wooden tank
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Hand-picked and hand-sorted grapes were fermented as whole clusters in a wooden tank. Maceration lasted 3–4 weeks, followed by 12 months partly in foudres or old French oak casks and partly in old French oak barrels. Kobrand reports “ACIDITY: 3.98” without a unit or analytical basis, average vine age of 85+ years, and AB Organic certification.
Tasting Notes Brilliant ruby red; dark cherries, rose petals, sandalwood, cedar and garrigue herbs; long, slightly minty finish with elegant fruit.
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.5%
pH 3.73
Grape Varieties 100% Grenache
Classification Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
Region Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Soil Loamy sands dotted with large pebbles
Orientation Gentle Southwest-Facing Slope
Harvest Dates Harvest began in late August.
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Single parcel atop the Le Crau plateau
Fermentation Vessels Wooden tank
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Hand-picked and hand-sorted grapes were fermented as whole clusters in a wooden tank, with daily pump-overs and punch-downs. Maceration lasted 3–4 weeks, followed by 12 months partly in foudres or large old French oak casks and partly in old French oak barrels. Kobrand reports “ACIDITY: 4.01” without a unit or analytical basis, average vine age of 85+ years, and AB Organic certification.
Tasting Notes Ruby red with a purple border; blackcurrant, cherry jam, peony, licorice and garrigue herbs; long finish emphasizing elegant fruit.
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.76
Grape Varieties 100% Grenache
Classification Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
Region Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Soil Loamy sands dotted with large pebbles
Orientation Gentle Southwest-Facing Slope
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Single parcel atop the Le Crau plateau
Fermentation Vessels Wooden tank
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Hand-picked and hand-sorted grapes were fermented as whole clusters in a wooden tank, with daily pump-overs and punch-downs. Maceration lasted three weeks. The wine aged for 12 months in foudres or large old French oak casks (30%) and old French oak barrels (70%). Kobrand reports acidity of 4.82 g/L without stating its analytical basis, average vine age of 85+ years, and AB Organic certification.
Tasting Notes Ruby red with a garnet border; strawberry, sandalwood and sweet spices; long, smooth finish showing the parcel's minerality.
Producer Information
Address
4213 Route de Sorgues, 84230 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France
Phone
+33 4 90 83 70 40
Owner
Richard Family