Richebourg

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Richebourg Pinot Noir 2009

Slightly deeper more ruby , wide rim but brighter and redder , less garnet than the RSV . Younger looking certainly . Deeper , spicier with darker fruits on the nose , some blackberry , dark cherry , exotic spices , pomegranate tea , violets , quite exuberant and dashing . On the palate this is denser and richer , deeper more velvety fruits , dark cherry , blackberry , spice and rounded but noticeable tannin . Balanced acidity. Quite gritty finish, darker and richer , long suave dark fruit finish . Really quite primary still, though with more time this does show some more wet slate and mineral side. This grows in the glass becoming more expressive and complex , showing something new each time you come back to the glass . Enjoyable due to the richness of fruit , but probably deserves more time , very promising however , the richness and decadence of 2009 seems to suit Richebourg . Better in 5 years and will last well a further decade if not more . — a day ago

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Looks like a great burgundy dinner.

Charles Noëllat

Richebourg Grand Cru Pinot Noir 1976

Charles Noellat 1976 Richebourg

Each bottle opened is one less in existence; without it, there would be no subsequent legends of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti or Henri Jayer.

Aged yet remarkably robust—it’s surprising how well this bottle has been preserved.

· After opening for half an hour: notes of honey, dried rose petals, and dried preserved fruits.
· After an hour: aromas of red dates, cinnamon, and a hint of spices.
· Overall impression: The fruit profile still dominates, with no woody notes emerging. The structure of Richebourg remains present, showing a rounded, ripe fruit character.

The year 1976 was renowned for its "hot, dry summer." The growing season offered ideal conditions—plenty of sunshine, high temperatures, and almost no damage from hail or other severe weather. These conditions led to perfect grape ripening. The wine is full-bodied and lush, with mature, soft tannins and very ripe, almost jam-like red fruit flavors (such as ripe cherry and strawberry jam). It still has aging potential, and this bottle retains well-balanced acidity.

What’s more, 1976 saw the famous "Judgment of Paris"—a tasting that broke the myth of the Old World’s invincibility, reshaped the hierarchy of the wine world, and established New World regions (especially California) on the international stage. It truly shows how fascinating blind tastings can be!

Next time, I’d love to try a 1976 California wine and compare the experience.
— 7 months ago

Domaine Jean Grivot

Richebourg Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2001

Great texture. Deep fruit. Still lots of oak. Red and punchy. Good — 7 days ago

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Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

La Tâche Pinot Noir 1992

DRC Night at Secrets Moxché in Cancun. More La Tache and Richebourg. Blissful — 4 months ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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Yah...the older DRC stuff (like any offering)...pre-2005 or so...less extraction/weight/ California...exquisite. Since then...hard pass. Armand Rousseau instead for a better primer of what was, could be, can be, what is and will be.

Lucien Le Moine

Montrachet Grand Cru Chardonnay 2011

A slight deviation in the Burgundy region - off to Richebourg, Grand Cru no less!
Sommelier recommended producer ($$$$$) an excellent choice.
Tasting notes: Sweet, candy scent upon opening (caramel/fudge) then quickly revealed a fruit structure - sweet red fruits and cinnamon sticks (we are making it sound like a dessert wine but that came next 😋)
— 3 months ago

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Domaine Leroy

Richebourg Grand Cru Pinot Noir 1991

Soft and haunting cherry fruit. Dried rose and orange rind, serious and pretty fruit. Gorgeous stuff. — 7 months ago

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Thibault Liger-Belair

Richebourg Pinot Noir 2019

Switched to Richbourg as we have over consumed Vosne Romanee and we needed a different style of Burgundy to go with our Pigeon!

Usual notes of red fruits (strawberry) to begin and a beautiful fruit concentration with soft, smooth texture throughout the 2 hours we managed to hold off on chugging it!
— 8 months ago

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