Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Meo Camuzet
Label Name:
 
Richebourg Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand-harvested; cold soak (3–5 days); native yeast fermentation with gentle extraction; aged 18–20 months in French oak (70–100% new, light toast).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
15-17
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated black cherry, raspberry and pomegranate with rose petal, spice, leather and graphite. Silky texture, chiselled tannins, lively acidity and a long, savory, mineral finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast venison, lamb, duck breast, beef short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged Comté or Gruyère. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), braised soy-glazed short ribs, mushroom hot pot, mushroom & soy-based noodle dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine Méo-Camuzet: historic Vosne-Romanée estate with Grand Cru holdings; Jean-Nicolas Méo leads a domaine shaped by Henri Jayer’s legacy and family stewardship.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Key reviews: Vinous (Neal Martin) 94–96; Decanter 94–96; Wine Advocate 93–95; Jasper Morris ~96–97; Burghound reviewed the bottling