Thierry Richoux
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Thierry Richoux, now accompanied by his sons Gabin and Felix, is perhaps the finest producer working in Irancy today. The wines are both delightful to drink young and cellar magnificently, and despite an exploding Burgundy market, the Richoux wines remain an incredible value. In quality vintages, the Richoux family releases two single-vineyard bottlings, Veaupessiot and Les Cailles, that exceed the appellation.
The Richoux family has been cultivating vines in the village of Irancy since the 17th century. Thierry is an iconic figure in the area who has been a major force for improving the reputation of the red wines from Irancy. During his tenure, he oversaw the organic conversion of their 18 hectares in Irancy, which was certified in 2013.
The Richoux family is meticulous about sorting, employing multiple tables to ensure only the best grapes make their way into the winery. The reds are 100% destemmed, and elevage at Domaine Richoux ranges from 24 to 36 months, with a full year in stainless steel and a full year in large foudres. Despite their proximity to Chablis and a very similar geological soil composition, the focus at the domaine is red wine production, supplemented by some Cremant de Bourgogne and Rose.
Thierry's two sons, Gabin and Felix, have recently assumed the reins of the domaine and are the 11th generation making wine in the appellation.Their organic and biodynamically farmed vineyards on a variety of aspects on mostly steep slopes are composed of limestone marl and clay.
