Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Drc
Label Name:
 
Richebourg
Vintage:
 
2010
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand-harvested, stringent sorting, traditional Burgundian vinification with maceration and élevage in new and used French oak; DRC follows organic/biodynamic principles noted in 2010.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated black and red fruits, violets, graphite, tobacco and spice with truffle-like earthiness, fine-grained tannins, lively acidity and a very long mineral finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast duck, lamb, beef Wellington, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, bulgogi, sukiyaki; aged cheeses and truffle dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC) is a legendary Vosne-Romanée producer owning major Grand Crus (including large holdings in Richebourg); tiny production, historic estate focused on terroir-driven Pinot Noir.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 96; Wine Spectator 95; Burghound 96; Decanter tasting notes and release commentary; anticipated drinking window cited 2030–2060