A powerful and refined Richebourg Grand Cru, the 2015 from Albert Bichot shows dark cherry, plum, and spice layered with mineral freshness and silky tannins. Concentrated yet elegant, it offers great aging potential and pairs beautifully with fine roasted meats or mature cheeses.

Decanter | D 95
Published: Feb 25, 2020
Drink: 2020-2032

A fine example from the 2015 vintage, with the density and concentration to age for many years. Still youthful in colour and with a powerful tannic framework. There is plenty of sweet dark cherry and plum fruit on the palate, notes of underbrush and lavender, and very well integrated oak (60% new). Ripe fruit flavours are interwoven with freshening mineral/slaty characters on the finish - this has the potential to improve over 3-5 years.
Closure: Natural Cork
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir / Pinot Nero

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At the heart of the plots found in Vosne-Romanée, Richebourg is unquestionably one of the best known and most sought after Grand Crus in the Côte de Nuits. The appellation covers just 20 acres, and yields an annual production of no more than 40,000 bottles.
The hilly landscape in the surroundings created by the Concœur combe and the proximity of the parent rock are characteristics of the terroir that lend this wine its unique character.

Tasting
This wine expresses the exceptional character of a great terroir combined with a great grape variety. Its complex nose features notes of red and black fruit, spices and cocoa, which are underscored by a hint of smoke and will evolve over time toward scents of forest undergrowth and leather. On the palate, this dense, rich wine boasts well rounded tannins that make it absolutely sumptuous. Remarkable length on the finish.

Food/wine pairing
Taste this wine with finely prepared roasted or stewed meats (beef, lamb, pork, game, duck), or with medium to mature cheeses.
Recipe suggestion: beef tournedos Rossini

Serving and keeping
Serve at 16-17°C (60-62°F).
Long aging potential: 7 to 10 years and more