Domaine Richaud, Cotes-du-Rhone Rouge Terre de Galets, 2024 female and a fine bead of

and a fine bead of acidity that keeps everything in balance

Loop de Loop is a small

but supported from other chalky vineyards in the Cote des Blancs

with aromas of black cherries

Domaine Richaud, Cotes-du-Rhone Rouge Terre de Galets, 2024 female and a fine bead of"Land of Stones"named for the rolled river pebbles that define this cuve's terroir. Marcel Richaud assembles fruit from multiple Cairanne lieux dits: Les Sablires (sandy), Le Cros du Romet (extremely rocky), and parcels climbing to 300m on ancient iron rich marls. 50% Grenache, 25% Carignan, 15% Mourvdre, 10% Syrah. Organic since 2008, this is the galets focused counterpart to his Tradition bottlingmore Provenal aromatics, maquis and spice. Natural