Richebourg Grand Cru by Domaine Meo-Camuzet

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2031 to 2049.

vintage12 yrs30 yrs32 yrs

Critic scores

Critic	Vintage	Score
Vinous reviewed 2022	2019	95/100

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, mineral, truffle

Plush, deeply fruited Richebourg shaped by the Henri Jayer school, with dark berry, spice and polished tannins.

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.

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

Domaine-bottled since the mid-1980s, when Jean-Nicolas Meo took the reins with Henri Jayer advising.

1985: Estate bottling began under Jean-Nicolas Meo
1988: Henri Jayer mentored the young Meo

Facts

Producer: Domaine Meo-Camuzet · visiting guide
Grapes: Pinot Noir (100%)
Classification: Grand Cru (Vosne-Romanee, AOC)
Oak: Around 18 months in mostly new French oak
ABV: 13.5%
Price: EUR 2500 to 5000 at retail
Drinking window: 12-30 from vintage
First vintage: 1985

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, mineral, truffle. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Plush, deeply fruited Richebourg shaped by the Henri Jayer school, with dark berry, spice and polished tannins.

When should I drink Richebourg Grand Cru?

Drink 12-30 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).

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