Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Richebourg Pinot Noir

9.618 ratings
9.45 pro ratings
Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Riccardo Febbrari

Magnum

Jun 19th, 2016
Lewis Chester

2003 Domiane de la Romanee Conti Richebourg - from Jay. Decanted one hour prior to pouring. Dark rich velvet ruby in colour. Cracked green olives and first press olive oil on the nose initially which soon blew off to expose blackberries, black currant, plum and Asian spice. Opulent attack which carries through into a profoundly concentrated mid palette of dark fruits and velvety tannins with thick sap. This wine is overwhelmingly concentrated on the mid palette with a very lush texture with incredible concentration of fruit. The finish is both long and seamless and certainly not lacking in structure despite the nature of the vintage with the tannins displaying a degree of structure that I had not anticipated. A formidable wine which is developing much better than I would have expected for a 2003. This is the first bottle that I have had since 2008 and during this time the wine has far surpassed my expectations. For those who enjoy big fruit-forward Burgundy wines at a young age this Richebourg is approachable but I think patience is warranted in order to get the most out of this wine. Drink 2020 to 2045.

2003 Domiane de la Romanee Conti Richebourg - from Jay. Decanted one hour prior to pouring. Dark rich velvet ruby in colour. Cracked green olives and first press olive oil on the nose initially which soon blew off to expose blackberries, black currant, plum and Asian spice. Opulent attack which carries through into a profoundly concentrated mid palette of dark fruits and velvety tannins with thick sap. This wine is overwhelmingly concentrated on the mid palette with a very lush texture with incredible concentration of fruit. The finish is both long and seamless and certainly not lacking in structure despite the nature of the vintage with the tannins displaying a degree of structure that I had not anticipated. A formidable wine which is developing much better than I would have expected for a 2003. This is the first bottle that I have had since 2008 and during this time the wine has far surpassed my expectations. For those who enjoy big fruit-forward Burgundy wines at a young age this Richebourg is approachable but I think patience is warranted in order to get the most out of this wine. Drink 2020 to 2045.

Jan 16th, 2016
Giancarlo Cicero

Wine of the night. 2003 vintage. Thanks George.

Wine of the night. 2003 vintage. Thanks George.

May 16th, 2015
Chris Hyde

Chris had this 7 years ago

Chris had this 7 years ago

Feb 12th, 2018
Jens Lundqvist

Bartender/waiter/sommelier/ PA & Co

9.4

Jens had this 8 years ago

Jens had this 8 years ago

Mar 31st, 2017
Yann Gandolfo

Yann had this 9 years ago

Yann had this 9 years ago

Oct 23rd, 2015
Frederic Morandi

Frederic had this 11 years ago

Frederic had this 11 years ago

Dec 10th, 2013
Katie Dandridge

Sommelier Mastro's Ocean Club

9.6

Katie had this 12 years ago

Katie had this 12 years ago

Jan 23rd, 2013
Max Roper

Max had this 4 years ago

Max had this 4 years ago

Jun 7th, 2020
Stephen Osgood

Stephen had this 7 years ago

Stephen had this 7 years ago

Jan 28th, 2018