Richebourg, Grand Cru, 2023
Fleshier than the Vosne Premiers Crus but keeps its balance and composure. Well framed ,velvety deep fruit. Very pure and precise flavours. Gentle floral touches with notes of cherry blossom, damson and plum and a kick of mineral. Highly sophisticated, measured and with great purity of flavour and length.
critic reviews
The 2023 Richebourg Grand Cru has a wonderful bouquet, a step above the Cros Parantoux with irresistible, vivacious brambly red fruit, briar, crushed stone and light iris flower scents. The aromatics seem multilayered here. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, a caressing sense of rondeur and what feels like a little lower acidity than the previous vintage. Cashmere textures pervade from start to finish without the "explosion" you might find on the 2022, yet it is seamlessly integrated with a very persistent finish. Superb.