Oenothéra 2024
Awarded at the 2026 Salagou Cœur d’Hérault Wine Awards
Château des Crès Ricards, located in Ceyras in the heart of the Languedoc, is proud to announce that its cuvée Oenothéra 2024 has received the Complex Red Trophy at the 2026 Salagou Cœur d’Hérault Wine Awards.
This distinction recognises a wine deeply connected to its terroir, crafted as a faithful expression of the Mediterranean landscapes and natural balance that shape the wines of the Cœur d’Hérault.
A Distinctive Terroir Between Garrigue, Hillsides and Mediterranean Influences
Just a few kilometres from Lake Salagou, Château des Crès Ricards benefits from a remarkable natural environment. Here, the vineyards thrive between Mediterranean warmth, characterful soils and cooling temperature variations that encourage slow and balanced grape ripening. This Languedoc landscape, shaped by hillsides, winds and wild garrigue, gives rise to wines that are generous, structured and beautifully balanced. For several years, the estate has pursued a meticulous approach aimed at revealing the full personality of these terroirs through wines that are authentic, gastronomic and deeply rooted in their origin.
Oenothéra 2024: A Wine of Balance and Depth
With Oenothéra 2024, Château des Crès Ricards presents a Mediterranean red wine combining aromatic intensity, freshness and elegance. Made primarily from Syrah and Grenache, the wine reveals notes of ripe dark fruits, spices, garrigue herbs and liquorice. The palate stands out for its silky structure, depth and persistence while maintaining remarkable freshness and tension. The Complex Red Trophy awarded at the 2026 Salagou Cœur d’Hérault Wine Awards highlights Oenothéra’s ability to combine character, precision and harmony.
A Distinction Celebrating the Identity of the Cœur d’Hérault
Each year, the Salagou Cœur d’Hérault Wine Awards honour wines that best represent this emblematic territory of the Languedoc. Beyond the distinction itself, this recognition underlines the importance of the work carried out both in the vineyard and in the cellar to produce wines capable of authentically expressing their origin and environment. Through Oenothéra 2024, Château des Crès Ricards continues its commitment to wines deeply rooted in the terroirs of Southern France.
Discover Oenothéra 2024 at the Estate and Online
Oenothéra 2024 is available directly at Château des Crès Ricards as well as on the Côté Mas online boutique.
FAQ
Where is Château des Crès Ricards located?
Château des Crès Ricards is located in Ceyras, in the Cœur d’Hérault area of the Languedoc wine region, close to Lake Salagou.
What type of wine is Oenothéra 2024?
Oenothéra 2024 is a Mediterranean red wine primarily made from Syrah and Grenache, offering a complex and balanced aromatic profile.
What does the Complex Red Trophy recognise?
The Complex Red Trophy rewards wines showing aromatic depth, persistence and balance, highlighting wines with genuine personality and complexity.
Where can I buy Oenothéra 2024?
The wine is available directly at Château des Crès Ricards and on the Côté Mas online boutique.