Domaine De La Romanee-Conti 2016 Richebourg

The Domaine De La Romanee-Conti 2016 Richebourg is a wine of unparalleled elegance and complexity. Its appearance in the glass is captivating, displaying a deep, alluring color that hints at the depth of flavors to come. On the nose, it exudes a mesmerizing bouquet of ripe red fruits, such as cherries and raspberries, intertwined with delicate floral notes and subtle hints of spice and earth. With each sip, the palate is enveloped in a symphony of flavors, revealing layers of rich fruit, velvety tannins, and a beautiful minerality that adds depth and complexity. The wine's texture is luxurious, with a silky smoothness that coats the palate and lingers long after the last sip. The finish is exceptionally long and lingering, leaving a lasting impression of purity, finesse, and refinement. Domaine De La Romanee-Conti 2016 Richebourg is a true masterpiece of winemaking, showcasing the exceptional terroir and meticulous craftsmanship that define this legendary estate.

Robert Parker - 97 Points

"Broader-shouldered and ampler than the Romanée-St-Vivant, the 2016 Richebourg Grand Cru unfurls in the glass with a lavish bouquet of cassis, dark plums, candied peel, potpourri, Asian spices, peonies and smoked duck. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, rich and expansive, with considerable depth and dimension at the core, and a gourmand, almost fleshy profile that marries beautifully with its cool, precise fruit tones and its velvety structuring tannins. This is a superb Richerbourg that to my palate surpasses the 2015 rendition."

Antonio Galloni - 95 Points

"The 2016 Richebourg Grand Cru was picked on September 23–24 at 24hL/ha. It is much more intellectual and, you might argue, more challenging on the nose. Initially it feels a little green, not through underripeness but due to a stemmy element that is not quite as well enmeshed with the fruit. This seems to dissipate with time, and after two or three minutes it evolves an extraordinarily complex mélange of red and black fruit (more the latter), briar, rose petals, crushed stone and just a touch of seaweed. The palate is medium-bodied with quite firm tannin, not as silky as the Romanée-Saint-Vivant, and a little more angular and masculine by comparison. This is one of the most saline Richebourgs that I have encountered from the domaine . Clearly a wine that is going to require a decade in bottle to really find its groove. Compelling, but not the most straightforward Richebourg in the pack. Then again, don’t we all like a puzzle? 868 cases produced. Tasted at Corney & Barrow’s annual in-bottle tasting in London."