Domaine Richeaume Syrah Cotes de Provence AC (Organic and Vegan) - 2004
Where it's from:
>France
>Provence
>Cotes De Provence
Price per case:
£286.03
Bottle size:
75 cl
Bottles per case:
12
Style:
Powerful Reds
Grapes:
Syrah (Shiraz)
Description:
Organic, vegetarian. This grape variety from the Central Rhone valley demands new powers of intuition from the wine-maker each year, to fashion the capricious fruit into a hugely rich, full flavoured wine which fully deserves its high praise. Fruity, well
Organic, vegetarian. A remarkable wine from Henning Hoesch at Domaine Richeaume showing strikingly up-front varietal character, supremely rich and well rounded, with long, lingering flavours. A wine that will develop for years. 'One of the famous names of (12 x 75 cl)
Organic, vegetarian. From a spectacular estate lying directly below the crags of the Mont Sainte Victoire, an impressive red in the same rich and weighty vein as the Richeaume varietals, but in a more immediate and drinkable style. Made from a flavoursome (12 x 75 cl)
Organic, vegetarian. Full of complex flavours and ripe fruit, a big potent blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. This was Henning Hoesch's flagship red until the devotion of his fellow Germans thrust the Syrah into centre stage (12 x 75 cl)
A pretty, pale pink Rose with very delicate floral aromas and an elegant, refined palate showing gentle, candied red fruits. Fantastic as an aperitif or very nice with lobster and grilled fish. Domaine de Rimauresque Cru Classe is a highly-reputed estate, situated on the Cotes du Provence. The estate encompasses 46 hectares of prime vineyards with an average vine age of 40 years . Situated on the harsh mineral soils at the foothills of the Maures Massif, the vines are protected by the sheltering effects of the mountain from the harsh Mediterranean sun. This allows a longer ripening period and better fruit development, while replacement planting is now ensuring an increased vine density of up to 5,000 vines per hectare in an ongoing drive to improve quality. The estate owned by the Wemyss family produce whites full of character from Rollo , floral scented roses from a blend of Cinsault, Tribouren and Mourvedre. Additionally the red is both weighty, yet elegant with a tight, firm structure and real terroir character, produced from Cabernet Sauvignon with a slug of Carignan and Syrah for warmth and opulence and just a hint of Mourvedre for spice and perfume. (6 x 75 cl)
Delicate and pale in colour, yet with real concentration and weight due to the 70 years old vines used to produce these 'R' wines. This is one of the best and most classic of Provence rose (6 x 75 cl)
A deliciously poised Cabernet Sauvignon dominated blend with fine blackcurrant fruit, chalky tannins and a fine mineral finish. Domaine de Rimauresque Cru Classe is a highly-reputed estate, situated on the Cotes du Provence. The estate encompasses 46 hectares of prime vineyards with an average vine age of 40 years . Situated on the harsh mineral soils at the foothills of the Maures Massif, the vines are protected by the sheltering effects of the mountain from the harsh Mediterranean sun. This allows a longer ripening period and better fruit development. Replacement planting is now ensuring an increased vine density of up to 5,000 vines per hectare in an ongoing drive to improve quality. The estate owned by the Wemyss family (6 x 75 cl)
A blend of Cabernet and Syrah providing structure, black berry fruit characters and a silky finish and rounded mouthfeel due to the Syrah. Domaine de Rimauresque Cru Classe is a highly-reputed estate, situated on the Cotes du Provence. The estate encompasses 46 hectares of prime vineyards with an average vine age of 40 years . Situated on the harsh mineral soils at the foothills of the Maures Massif, the vines are protected by the sheltering effects of the mountain from the harsh Mediterranean sun. This allows a longer ripening period and better fruit development. Replacement planting is now ensuring an increased vine density of up to 5,000 vines per hectare in an ongoing drive to improve quality. The estate owned by the Wemyss family (6 x 75 cl)