2004 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Richebourg Grand Cru
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Tasting notes
Frankly, I did not expect the 2004 Richebourg Grand Cru to show so well because of the notorious growing season. It has a precise floral bouquet that blossoms in the glass: dark berry and cola, no signs of any greenness, just a mote of leafiness. The palate is very well balanced with wonderful sapidity. It builds wonderfully with touches of white-tipped strawberry and Morello cherry towards the grippy finish. Tender and prolonged, this is deeply impressive. Tasted at the Richebourg vertical dinner in Taipei.
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Jancis Robinson MW
More reviews and scores
Slightly more blueish purple than the Romanée St Vivant. Broad but less flattering on the nose than the RSV. Indeed it is slightly overshadowed by the RSV; I wonder whether the Domaine might in some years show the Richebourg before the RSV? More obviously 2004 than the RSB because a bit tighter and less obviously ripe with even the merest hint of green notes. This is a sinewy wine – more musclar than many Richebourgs. Fine, pure and extremely racy. Great refreshment value – certainly very, very different frim the RSV. Aerienne/ethereal. It should age well for it opened even in the glass but the acidity is particularly notable. (JR)
About the producer
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti or simply “DRC” is without doubt the most famous domaine in Burgundy and one of the most famous producers on earth. The Grand Cru vineyard from which it takes its name produces the world’s most expensive wine by a long margin.