Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Drc
Label Name:
 
Richebourg
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits (Richebourg Grand Cru).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand-harvested; native-yeast fermentation with some whole clusters; ~18 months in 100% new French oak; minimal fining/filtration.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated black/blue fruit (blackberry, plum), mocha, lavender, exotic tea and graphite; powerful, silky texture with ripe core, fine oak integration and a long, mineral, spicy finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast duck, braised short ribs, beef Wellington, venison, truffle risotto, aged cheeses (Epoisses, Comté). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), miso-glazed black cod, mushroom hot pot.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC), legendary Vosne-Romanée domaine producing tiny parcels of Grand Cru Richebourg; meticulous low-yield farming and biodynamic-influenced practices.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Major critic scores: Vinous ~98; Burghound ~97; Wine Advocate ~95; Jasper Morris/other reviewers 95–98 for the 2020 Richebourg