Domaine De La Romanee-Conti 2011 Richebourg

The Domaine De La Romanee-Conti 2011 Richebourg is a wine of exceptional depth and character, displaying a captivating garnet-red color that hints at its remarkable complexity. On the nose, it entices with an enticing bouquet of ripe dark fruits, including black cherries, plums, and blackberries, complemented by subtle floral notes of violets and rose petals. Layers of earthy aromas, such as forest floor, truffles, and underbrush, add further depth and intrigue to the aromatic profile. On the palate, this wine reveals a harmonious balance between power and finesse, with a velvety texture and supple tannins that caress the palate. Rich, concentrated flavors of dark fruit, spice, and minerality unfold gracefully, supported by vibrant acidity that imparts freshness and vitality. The finish is long and lingering, leaving a lasting impression of elegance and sophistication. The Domaine De La Romanee-Conti 2011 Richebourg is a true expression of the terroir, showcasing the unique characteristics of this legendary vineyard with finesse and precision.

Robert Parker - 94 Points

"The 2011 Richebourg was picked on 7 and 8 September at 28.36hl/ha. It has a very pure bouquet, a mixture of blackberry, raspberry leaf, freshly tilled meadow and a touch of cold stone. It is not a powerful bouquet, but delineated and very focused. The palate is not dissimilar to the Grands Echezeaux on the entry: linear and poised with crisp brambly red fruit. But it swerves another way mid-through, developing a wonderful candied core of strawberry and Morello and a caressing finish sending ripples of pleasure across the senses. In many ways it is a self-effacing Richebourg with charm and candour, but I Richebourg that I suspect may be deceptively long lived. The Richebourg 2011 is a fair prince rather than a grand king. 931 cases produced."

Antonio Galloni - 94+ Points

"Bright, dark red. Darker in its fruit character than the RSV, offering scents of black cherry, candied blackberry, cocoa powder and violet, with a distinct medicinal reserve. Large-scaled, dense and pure, showing noteworthy muscle to the flavors of blueberry liqueur and spices. Classically dry and very long on the back end. Less likable today than the RSV but the finishing fruit is explosive."