- Ages & Vintages1996
- CountryFRANCE
- DomainsDE LA ROMANéE CONTI
- Food PairingDUCK, GOOSE, GAME
- Grapes Variety & BlendPINOT NOIR
- NotesNUTS, RASPBERRY
- RegionBOURGOGNE
- StyleMEDIUM TO FULL-BODIED
- Sub RegionRICHEBOURG
- Type of BeverageRED WINE, CHEESE
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96 points Wine Advocate
Intriguing to compare this directly with the Richebourg 1996 from Leroy: two different styles, both virtuous. Firstly, the DRC appears more mature than Leroy, with a more distinct tawny, brick red rim. The nose is closed at first, and then develops into a lovely, 'warm' bouquet of wild strawberry, hot bricks, cherry and a touch of black coffee. The palate is a reluctant extrovert, bashful at first but then evolving into a stunning; rich wine with ripe cherry, raspberry, plum and cooked meats, all with a refreshing citrus edge. Very good acidity. For me, this is just a little more engaging than Leroy’s Richebourg. The persistency on the finish augurs for a long-lasting wine.
95 points Vinous
The 1996 Richebourg Grand Cru is a wine that I have drunk several times. The intense nose has opened a little since my last encounter, evolving to offer enticing scents of violet and earthenware notes; a hint of brine emerges with time. The palate is as introverted as previous bottles but opens with blackberry, meat juices and briar. There is quite a sharp line of acidity that keeps it edgy in style, and still that persistent finish. Superb. Tasted at the domaine with Bertrand de Villaine.
