In the glass
Aroma: black cherry, violet, spice, earth
Palate: dark plum, mocha, truffle, mineral
Opulent and dense Vosne grand cru, layering black fruit, spice and earth over a velvety frame.
What it pairs with
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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.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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
Leroy farms a coveted Richebourg parcel in Vosne-Romanee, biodynamic and ferociously sought after.
- 1988 — Domaine Leroy founded
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Leroy
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Grand Cru (Vosne-Romanee, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 16 to 18 months in new French oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 15000 to 30000 at retail
- Drinking window
- 15-40 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1988
Scores
- Vinous 96 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2021)
Frequently asked about Richebourg Grand Cru
What does Richebourg Grand Cru taste like?
On the nose, black cherry, violet, spice, earth. On the palate, dark plum, mocha, truffle, mineral. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Opulent and dense Vosne grand cru, layering black fruit, spice and earth over a velvety frame.
When should I drink Richebourg Grand Cru?
Drink 15-40 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).