Richebourg, Grand Cru, 2020
One of the most backward and embryonic young Richebourgs we have tasted, there are so many elements here that need to come together. Serious and brooding, this slowly builds focus and flavour. Nervy but expansive, the magic starts to happen on the finish, which fans out into nuanced, complex notes of flower, plum, mineral and sloe. The most ethereal expression of Richebourg we taste, one of the finest Grands Cru bottlings in Burgundy.
critic reviews
The 2020 Richebourg Grand Cru has a fragrant bouquet with red berry fruit and briar. A clever use of whole bunches imparts subtle peppery scents. It is gentle and classy. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe red berry fruit, commendable mineralité and tension. Almost Richebourg-like in structure, grippy, and "serious" towards the finish, this is a Grand Cru that will age in bottle. Don't touch it for several years. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.