Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $26.97Original €24.00≈ £20.27 | www.domainesrichard.fr ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.62
Grape Varieties 40% Grenache Blanc, 30% Roussanne, 20% Viognier, 10% Marsanne
Classification AOP Côtes-du-Rhône
Region Cotes du Rhone
Soil Sand, Clay and shards of calcareous rocks
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Pressing Method Direct Pressing In A Pneumatic Press For 3 Hours
Production Details Grapes were hand-harvested at night or early morning, sorted on arrival, directly pressed, and fermented at low temperature in stainless-steel vats. The wine matured for approximately six months on fine lees in stainless steel; the producer additionally specifies regular stirring. Importer technical data lists acidity as 3.99 g/L but does not state the acid-equivalent basis, so it is not proposed as unqualified total acidity.
Certifications AB (Agriculture Biologique) organic certification
Tasting Notes Citrus and ripe yellow lemon, nectarine, William pear, white peach, white flowers and elderberry; ample, juicy and fresh, with orange-peel bitters on the finish
Food Pairing Aperitif, fresh goat cheese, fish cooked with thyme and olive oil, or spinach-ricotta cannelloni
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.6
Grape Varieties 32% Viognier, 28% Grenache Blanc, 24% Roussanne, 16% Marsanne
Classification Côtes-du-Rhône
Region Cotes du Rhone
Soil Sand, Clay and shards of calcareous rocks
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Pressing Method Direct Pressing
Production Details Grapes were hand-harvested at night or early morning, sorted, directly pressed early in the morning, and fermented in stainless-steel vats at 59–65°F. Maturation lasted almost six months on the lees in stainless steel with regular stirring. Harvest began at the end of August and ended at the beginning of October. Importer technical data lists acidity as 4.77, without displaying a unit or acid-equivalent basis; it is therefore not proposed as unqualified total acidity.
Certifications AB (Agriculture Biologique) organic certification
Tasting Notes Pear, white peach, lemon, honeysuckle and slight minerality; pale gold, balanced and crisp, with a long elegant finish
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.57
Grape Varieties 40% Grenache Blanc, 30% Viognier, 22% Roussanne, 8% Marsanne
Classification Côtes-du-Rhône AOC
Region Cotes du Rhone
Soil Sand, Clay and shards of calcareous rocks
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Pressing Method Direct Pressing
Production Details Grapes were hand-harvested at night or early morning, sorted, directly pressed early in the morning, and fermented in stainless-steel vats at 59–65°F. The wine matured for almost six months on the lees in stainless steel with regular stirring. Harvest began in mid-August. Importer technical data lists acidity as 4.14 g/L but does not state the acid-equivalent basis, so it is not proposed as unqualified total acidity.
Certifications AB (Agriculture Biologique) organic certification
Tasting Notes Mango, citrus, orange peel and mineral accents; pale yellow with green hints, balanced and elegant
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.46
Grape Varieties 30% Grenache Blanc, 30% Roussanne, 30% Viognier, 10% Marsanne
Classification AOP Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc
Region Cotes du Rhone
Soil Sand, Clay and shards of calcareous rocks
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Pressing Method Direct Pressing In A Pneumatic Press For 3 Hours
Production Details Hand-picked grapes were sorted, directly pressed for three hours, settled for 24 hours and fermented at low temperature. Maturation lasted almost six months on fine lees with regular stirring; Kobrand specifies stainless-steel and concrete vats and identifies 2021 as the first vintage to incorporate concrete. All white grapes were picked before September storm episodes. Importer technical data lists acidity as 4.44 g/L without stating the acid-equivalent basis, so it is not proposed as unqualified total acidity.
Certifications AB (Agriculture Biologique) organic certification
Tasting Notes Citrus, white stone fruits and lemon; pale yellow with green hints, fresh and finely balanced, with slight bitterness on the finish
Food Pairing Assorted appetizers, mint-flavoured asparagus velouté, or fresh goat cheese
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 40% Grenache Blanc, 40% Roussanne, 20% Marsanne, 20% Viognier (figures as printed; total is 120%)
Classification AOP Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc
Region Cotes du Rhone
Soil Sand, Clay and highly filtering shards of calcareous rocks
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Pressing Method Immediate Pressing After Sorting
Production Details Grapes were hand-harvested, sorted on arrival and pressed immediately. The must was settled and fermented at low temperature in stainless steel. Bottling occurred approximately six months after harvest; this approximate month-based interval is not converted into aging days.
Tasting Notes Pear, peach and light citrus; pale and bright with green reflections, aromatic, creamy, long, ample and fresh
Food Pairing Aperitif, plancha-grilled fish, asparagus risotto, or fresh goat cheese
Producer Information
Address
4213 Route de Sorgues, 84230 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France
Phone
+33 4 90 83 70 40
Owner
Richard Family