Domaine Jean Grivot's Richebourg, one of Burgundy's most storied Grand Crus, offers red berries and purple flowers with the kind of structural elegance that defines Vosne-Romanée: bright acidity and fine tannins in ripe, medium-weight fruit. This is Pinot Noir with genuine pedigree, not flash.
Winemaker Notes
Domaine Jean Grivot Richebourg Grand Cru 2020 from Vosne-Romanee, Cote de Nuits, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France - The wine shows aromas and flavors of red berries, herbs, and purple flowers. The palate is rich with ripe fruit and medium weight with bright acidity and fine tannins. Aging in 40-70% new Burgundian pièce brings notes of vanilla, toast, and baking spices.
Professional Ratings
99
DecanterA 'grand cru-plus', this is truly extraordinary wine, with expressive red and black fruits which show a saline minerality and floral notes. The texture is dense but unbelievably silky. Behind that are very firm tannins and substantial extract. A stunning bottle of wine. The grapes are from a parcel of 0.31ha that is upslope from Hudelot-Noëllat and next to Thibault Liger-Belair. The vines were planted in 1949. The grapes are destemmed and gently fermented.
97
VinousThe 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.
