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Richebourg 2004

Richebourg / DRC

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Tasting Notes

Good dark red. Deeply pitched aromas of cassis, earth and truffle ("underground aromas while the Romanee-Saint-Vivant is more ethereal," says Villaine). Fat and broad in the mouth, with a strong earth-and-rocks character. Doesn't show quite the lift of the RSV but this is even sweeter. Finishes with substantial dusty tannins. I suspect I'm catching this in an awkward stage. (91+ points)

Score: 91

Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 01 March 2007

This is the same stylistic camp as the Grands Echezeaux as it is surprisingly understated and subtle with an intensely floral nose of red and black fruit aromas that are nuanced and beautifully elegant, merging seamlessly into linear, reserved, indeed almost brooding flavors that are at once supple yet precise and detailed, all wrapped in a powerful and muscular finish that delivers striking length. This is really interesting wine because it's a wine of contrasts yet it works because there is a gorgeous combination of finesse and power and again, I really like the sense of drive and energy here as well as the first rate balance. A terrific '04

Score: 93

Allen Meadows, Burghound Maturity: 2016+ 01 January 2007