Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2031 to 2054.
vintage12 yrs35 yrs37 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Vinous reviewed 2022201996/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black cherry, violet, sweet spice, earth

Palate: dark plum, mocha, truffle, mineral

The most opulent and broad-shouldered of the DRC reds, with dense black fruit, spice and a velvety, generous palate.

What it pairs with

  • Roast venison with cassis jus
    Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.
  • Boeuf bourguignon
    Slow-braised beef in Pinot reduction matches the wine's structure and savoury depth.
  • Epoisses de Bourgogne
    The washed-rind cow's-milk cheese's pungent cream needs a wine with grip and acidity to balance it.

How to serve Richebourg Grand Cru

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Roast venison with cassis jus, Boeuf bourguignon, Epoisses de Bourgogne. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

DRC farms roughly 3.5 hectares of the Richebourg grand cru, producing one of the richest expressions of Vosne-Romanee.

  1. 1936: Richebourg classified grand cru under the AOC framework

Facts

Producer
Domaine de la Romanee-Conti · visiting guide
Grapes
Pinot Noir (100%)
Classification
Grand Cru (Vosne-Romanee, AOC)
Oak
Around 18 months in 100% new French oak
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 3500 to 7000 at retail
Drinking window
12-35 from vintage
First vintage
1936

Frequently asked about Richebourg Grand Cru

What does Richebourg Grand Cru taste like?

On the nose, black cherry, violet, sweet spice, earth. On the palate, dark plum, mocha, truffle, mineral. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. The most opulent and broad-shouldered of the DRC reds, with dense black fruit, spice and a velvety, generous palate.

When should I drink Richebourg Grand Cru?

Drink 12-35 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Richebourg Grand Cru?

Roast venison with cassis jus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Boeuf bourguignon and Epoisses de Bourgogne. Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.

What grapes are in Richebourg Grand Cru?

The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Vosne-Romanee, AOC).

Tags

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