Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Meo-Camuzet |
Label Name: | Richebourg Grand Cru |
Vintage: | 2020 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Neal Martin / Vinous: 96–98 (barrel) / ~98; Wine Advocate (William Kelley): 95–97+; John Gilman: 97; Jasper Morris: 94–98; Burghound: 94–97
Tasting Note
Concentrated dark cherry, blackberry, violet and crushed stone, with exotic spice and blood‑orange lift. Finely‑chiseled, velvety tannins, lively acidity and a long, resonant, layered finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, duck confit, lamb or venison, beef tournedos, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, hoisin‑glazed/char siu pork, braised short ribs (hong shao/galbi), miso‑glazed dishes and umami‑rich mushroom preparations.
Production Method
Hand‑harvested with strict selection; native‑yeast fermentation with gentle extraction; aged roughly 18 months in French oak (majority new barrels).
Vineyard Info
Historic Vosne‑Romanée domaine Méo‑Camuzet, run by Jean‑Nicolas Méo; owns small, highly prized parcels in Richebourg and is known for meticulous selection and premier Grand Cru bottlings.