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.