Domaine Richaud - Terres de Galets Côtes du Rhône

Domaine RichaudTerres de Galets Côtes du Rhône

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Terres de Galets Côtes du Rhône of Domaine Richaud is a red wine from the region of Côtes-du-Rhône of Rhone Valley.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.

Taste structure of the Terres de Galets Côtes du Rhône from the Domaine Richaud

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Terres de Galets Côtes du Rhône of Domaine Richaud in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with oak taste

oak, tobacco

Wine with earth taste

earthy, leather

Wine with spices taste

pepper

Wine with floral taste

violet

On the nose the Terres de Galets Côtes du Rhône of Domaine Richaud in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earth or floral and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, red fruit or spices.

Details and technical informations about Domaine Richaud's Terres de Galets Côtes du Rhône.

Grape varieties
Natural
Yes
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
15°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Terres de Galets Côtes du Rhône - 2018
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Terres de Galets Côtes du Rhône - 2017
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Terres de Galets Côtes du Rhône - 2016
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Terres de Galets Côtes du Rhône - 2015
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Terres de Galets Côtes du Rhône - 2014
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Terres de Galets Côtes du Rhône - 2013
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Terres de Galets Côtes du Rhône - 2012
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50

The best vintages of Terres de Galets Côtes du Rhône from Domaine Richaud are 2016, 2014, 2011, 2012 and 2018.

Informations about the Domaine Richaud

The winery offers 26 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Côtes-du-Rhône in the region of Rhone Valley
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The Domaine Richaud is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 25 wines for sale in the of Côtes-du-Rhône to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Rhone Valley
In the top 20000 of of France wines
In the top 150 of of Côtes-du-Rhône wines
In the top 40000 of red wines
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The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône

The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de Beaucastel or the Chateau de Fonsalette produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Marsanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes-du-Rhône often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, red plum or sour cherry and sometimes also flavors of truffle, juniper or clove.


The wine region of Rhone Valley

The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.

News related to this wine

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The Mâcon plus appellation seen by Théo et Hugo Merlin

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At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Uchizy

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Uchizy, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWine ...

The word of the wine: Elegant

Said of a wine that, beyond balance, presents qualities of charm and harmony, without the slightest heaviness.

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