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The 1979 Richebourg is pretty but also fully mature. Initially quite silky, the 1979 shows the traces of the significant hail that fell that year. How could it not. Dried cherries, herbs, tobacco and anise meld into a finish marked by elements of slight bitterness. The 1979s were never racked, as the Domaine wanted to handle the wines as minimally as possible given their fragility. During this era, the wines were also bottled barrel by barrel.
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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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.