Red Wine
Grenache
Organic, Sustainable
Dry
750ml
14.5% alc./vol

Domaine Peter Sichel Terre Rouge 2022 ($431.40 per case)

Name: Domaine Peter Sichel Terre Rouge 2022 ($431.40 per case)
Brand: Domaine Peter Sichel
Price: 250.0 CAD
Availability: InStock

Languedoc-Roussillon, France

$68.95per bottle ($250.00per case)
6 bottles per case

This is a pre-order: Place your order deposit now and receive your case of wine in April, 2025. You will receive an invoice once your wine lands with the remaining balance.

Peter Sichel (of the Bordeaux négociant family) first discovered the valley of Cucugnan on a road trip with a friend in the 1960s. He was so spellbound by the place that he bought a house there and, in 1988, planted a vineyard. The project grew, albeit slowly, but the arrival of Peter’s thoughtful and environmentally inspired grandson, Alexander Sichel, has turned the Domaine Peter Sichel project completely around.

Terre Rouge is a single vineyard wine made from 100% Grenache. Set at an impressive altitude of 500m, this organically grown gem thrives in clay-laden marl soils, with its farmers diligently pursuing biodynamic certification.

Harvested by hand on October 3, 2022, the grapes undergo a gentle vinification process featuring 40% whole bunch fermentation with indigenous yeasts at a controlled 26°C. After aging for 12 months in foudres, this wine emerges with a radiant ruby red hue accentuated by light garnet reflections.

On the nose, it reveals vibrant aromas of red fruits and wild strawberries, while the palate showcases a fine and elegant structure that unfolds into a beautifully expressive and lengthy finish.

With a delightful roundness maintaining freshness and subtle toasty notes, this Grenache is a superb companion for hearty rib of beef and spicy dishes, offering a promising evolution that delights with each passing year.

About the Winery

Domaine Peter Sichel

Tucked away in a hidden valley in a remote corner of the Languedoc-Roussillon lies a truly special place: the village of Cucugnan. Historically, there was much wine produced here, given its isolated location, but gradually the local people moved away to the towns. There are now just 130 people living in the village. As the vineyards were left mostly abandoned, the local flora and fauna were permitted to thrive. Cucugnan became a unique area, full of biodiversity, which shines through in the rare plants and flowers that grow there today.

Peter Sichel (of the Bordeaux négociant family) first discovered this valley on a road trip with a friend in the 1960s. He was so spellbound by the place that he bought a house there and, in 1988, planted a vineyard. The project grew, albeit slowly, but the arrival of Peter’s thoughtful and environmentally inspired grandson, Alexander Sichel, has turned the Domaine Peter Sichel project completely around.

Since 2019, Alexander has converted the estate to organics and biodynamics, achieving organic certification in 2022. Furthermore, he is committed to supporting polyculture in and around the vineyards, even enlisting the help of a PhD programme from a Dutch university to identify the incredible array of plant life in the vineyard.

Alexander’s grandfather planted the vines between 30-40 years old. Parcels of Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, and Roussanne lie mostly on the best slopes of the valley. Starting from 350-500 metres’ altitude, these slopes have very little topsoil; the roots go almost straight into the bedrock. The viticultural team here has done much work to focus on the unique characteristics of each parcel to express the terroir of this stunning valley in the most authentic way.