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The 2020 Richebourg Grand Cru is slightly deeper in color than its peers. There is a subtle marine influence, just a suggestion of a shucked oyster shell coming through. It's lively and transparent with ebullient red fruit that becomes darker with aeration. It's mutable in the glass. The palate has a lovely balance, poised and focused, with real depth and harmony. The background has a little pepperiness, effortless and graceful towards the slightly animally finish. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.
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Neal Martin
Neal Martin
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The 2020 Richebourg Grand Cru contains 30% whole cluster this year from vines planted between ‘31 and ‘34. It has a beautiful bouquet, very pure with perfumed red fruit, crushed limestone, rose petals and touches of truffle. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, gentle grip, slightly chalky in texture. What I admire is the discrete build in intensity, delivering Richebourg-like power and density on the finish. Very classy, but do have a cellar and patience handy.
The 2020 Richebourg Grand Cru contains 30% whole cluster this year from vines planted between ‘31 and ‘34. It has a beautiful bouquet, very pure with perfumed red fruit, crushed limestone, rose petals and touches of truffle. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, gentle grip, slightly chalky in texture. What I admire is the discrete build in intensity, delivering Richebourg-like power and density on the finish. Very classy, but do have a cellar and patience handy. 95-97