If you appreciate the finesse of Grenache from Châteauneuf-du-Pape or Château Rayas, Sucette deserves your attention. Crafted by Richard Betts, Master Sommelier and creator of the ultra-premium Tequila Komos, this wine reflects his minimalist, terroir-driven philosophy. Sucette is his own approach to Grenache — mild winemaking without interventions, terroir-driven, and aiming at the ultimate expression of the grape and the site.
Sucette 2020 is the second wine from the "An Approach to Relaxation" project, a project by Richard and Carla Rza Betts. Richard, Master Sommelier (who threw away the title after the scandal that had erupted in the Court of Master Sommeliers of America), and Carla, with a rich background in the world of gastronomy and hospitality, have combined their experience to create excellent wines and, basically, wines that they like to drink. Their journey began with a passion for unique wines, which reflect the place that gave birth to them. Sucette is a Grenache, born in the historic vineyards of Vine Vale in the Barossa Valley of Australia. Grown on ungrafted vines dating back 160 years, and dry-farmed in the sandy soils of Barossa, this Grenache delivers exceptional depth, purity, and character. Fermentation with 35% whole bunches enhances the wine’s structure and aromatic depth, while a year in old French oak lends elegance and integration. The resulting profile is marked by lifted red fruit, subtle spice, floral aromatics, and silky tannins.
Each bottle of Sucette – An Approach to relaxation is part of a limited, individually numbered production — a true collector’s item for those seeking something exceptional. 2020 marks the final vintage of this project, as Richard and Carla Betts embark on a new chapter. This is your last opportunity to experience a wine that has already become a modern classic.
