2023 Domaine Richaud, Cairanne Rouge, Rhône, France EmmanuelBrochet effusive Pinot Meunier named after

effusive Pinot Meunier named after a punk band whom Taras had played as an opener for

aged 8 months in oak casks and barrique

sandy loam with clay subsoil

Processing: Destemmed retaining 50% whole berries with no whole bunch

The wine is wild‑fermented parcel by parcel—including a touch of barrel fermentation in older French oak—with no new oak used

2023 Domaine Richaud, Cairanne Rouge, Rhône, France EmmanuelBrochet effusive Pinot Meunier named afterBlend of 40% Mourvdre, 25% Grenache, 25% Syrah, and equal parts Carignan and Counoise from low yielding vines with an average age of 40 70 years old, planted on the hillsides above the village of Cairanne. The soil here is stony with pebbly topsoils over limestone bedrock. Farmed organically. Aged in a combination of foudres (10%), demi muids (30%) and concrete (60%) in underground caves.