Cres Ricards Alexaume

Just a good half-hour drive from the student city of Montpellier, in the South of France, lies the small, idyllic village of Ceyras. This small village is practically surrounded by the stunning vineyards of the most important winery in this region: Cres Ricards. Founded in 1960, they boast over half a century of exp... Read more
Vintage 2020
Size 0.75L
Aromas & flavours
Blackberry Berries Mocha Licorice Chillies Pomegranate
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How this wine tastes

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Flavour profile

Complexity
Moderately complex

Aromas & flavours

Grape & vineyard

Blackberry Berries Mocha Licorice

Winemaking & ageing

Chillies Pomegranate

From vineyard to bottle

The origin, grapes and craftsmanship behind this wine.

Just a good half-hour drive from the student city of Montpellier, in the South of France, lies the small, idyllic village of Ceyras. This small village is practically surrounded by the stunning vineyards of the most important winery in this region: Cres Ricards. Founded in 1960, they boast over half a century of experience. This experience is directly reflected in Cres Ricards's stunning final products. The flagship wine is Cres Ricards Alexaume, a perfect blend of beautiful indigenous grape varieties. The pride of the winemaker, who works tirelessly to give Cres Ricards Alexaume its beautiful and distinctive flavor palette every year.

This top-notch wine is a successful blend of four grape varieties. First and foremost, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, two international stars planted worldwide. The robust Syrah and the characterful Carignan are also used. The blend is created annually by the expert winemaker at Cres Ricards. It is entirely thanks to him that Cres Ricards Alexaume becomes the favorite wine of many vinologists every year. This is also due to the exceptionally high quality of the grapes. The vineyards are characterized by a terroir of slate and pebbles. This, combined with the climate, ensures that the grapes are of excellent quality.

We're issuing a warning to red wine lovers. Once you've tasted this Cres Ricards Alexaume, you'll never want anything else. A rich wine in which all four grape varieties clearly play their part. Just pour yourself a glass of Cres Ricards Alexaume. The complexity of the aroma is legendary in itself. You'll smell so many unique aromas: blackberries, currants, mocha, and licorice. Give Cres Ricards Alexaume a generous swirl in your glass before taking a sip. A velvety hint of black fruit and pepper will glide across your tongue. A surprising note of pomegranate completes Cres Ricards Alexaume.
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The wineryCres Ricards South West · France
Vintage 2020
The 2020 vintage in Languedoc has been rated an excellent year with 92 points. The wines are currently still a bit youthful and tannic, which provides good aging potential.
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More about Cres Ricards

Buy or order Cres Ricards wine Esprit de Crès Ricards was founded in 1960 in the village of Ceyras, in an area known as Crès Ricards. Fifty years later, Jean-Claude Mas took over the 28 hectares of vines at the foot of Mont Baudile.

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Herkomst & details

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The wine

Red · Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Carrignan · 2020
Wine type
Red
Vintage
2020
Size
0.75 L
Alcohol content
14.5%
Closure
-

Origin & winery

France · southwest
Producer
Cres Ricards
Country
France
Region
southwest
Appellation
-

Terroir & maturation

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Soil
slate and pebbles
Maturation
-
Oak aged
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Single grape variety
-
Sparkling
No
Malolactic conversion
Yes
Taste style
Smooth Red

Serving & cellaring

Beef, Roasted chicken, Barbecue meat
Ideal serving temperature
16° - 18°C
Drinking Window
2021–2026
Food Pairing
Beef,
Roasted chicken,
Barbecue meat

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