Rhone Valley
Domaine Marcel Richaud - Cairanne - Cairanne - Red - 2023
Characteristics
Country / Region: Rhône Valley
Vintage: 2023
Name: AOP Cairanne
Grape variety: 40% Mourvèdre, 25% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 5% Carignan & 5% Counoise.
Alcohol: 15 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2025 (RVF)
Estate rated 4 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2025
Estate rated 95/100 by our Committee!
Wine:
The 2023 Cairanne Red is all about generosity and depth — a bold, sun-drenched Southern Rhône that immediately draws you in. With a good dose of Mourvèdre in the blend, it leans into the darker, more savoury side of the spectrum: think roasted herbs, smoky meat, warm stones and a touch of black olive. The palate is rich yet fresh, with silky tannins and that vibrant lift that keeps everything perfectly in balance. A wine to enjoy slightly chilled, but one that will also reward a few years in the cellar. Rated 95/100 by our Selection Committee — and without a doubt one of their top picks this year.Vinification:
Hand-picked harvest. Traditional vinification. Matured for 10 months: 10% in tuns, 30% in demi-muids and 60% in concrete vats.Color:
Intense, dark red with carmine nuances.Nose:
Subtle notes of soot, bay leaves and garrigue with an intense smoky touch.Palate:
smooth and supple, with polished, velvety tannins and a silky texture that makes it incredibly easy to enjoy.
Temperature:
Serve at 14 to 16°C.Food and wine pairing:
Hare terrine, matured prime rib, salt-cured leg of lamb, roast pigeon with porcini mushrooms.Cellar aging:
From now until 2031
At the very top of his game and awarded two stars by the Revue du Vin de France — a leading French wine guide — Domaine Marcel Richaud continues to shine brightly in the southern Rhône Valley. A meticulous and visionary winemaker, Marcel Richaud played a key role in elevating Cairanne to Cru status, helping bring this once-overlooked corner of the Côtes-du-Rhône into the spotlight.
A true pioneer of single-parcel selections and organic farming, he explored every nuance of these varied terroirs with precision and passion. Today, that legacy lives on through Claire and Thomas, who carry the torch with the same commitment and energy.
The estate’s wines are bold, beautifully shaped, and deeply rooted in the Mediterranean landscape — standing proudly among the finest ambassadors of their region.