2015 Richebourg
By Domaine de la Romanee-Conti
2015 Richebourg from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Burgundy, France
The 2015 vintage in Burgundy is one of recent years that resonated with wine connoisseurs and investors alike for the harmony of concentration and finesse it brought to the glass. The 2015 Richebourg from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti is a testament to the excellent climatic conditions that graced the Côte de Nuits, resulting in a profound expression of Pinot Noir.
The Quintessence of Terroir
Richebourg is a familiar name in elite vinous circles, synonymously associated with both pedigree and investment potential. But the 2015 iteration encapsulates what truly set this year apart—a harmonious interplay of power and elegance. Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, a paragon among Burgundian estates, has harnessed their unparalleled expertise to cultivate a Richebourg that reverberates with complexity and dynamic intensity.
A Vintage Defined by Balance
The growing season brought favorable conditions with an early start, seamless flowering, and a warm summer culminating in a timely harvest. The result? Grapes that were perfect avatars of optimal ripeness. In the glass, this wine unveils layers after layers—vibrant red fruit core drizzled with quintessential Burgundian earthiness and a compelling undercurrent of minerality. The tannins are sleek yet substantive, affording great ageing potential—a significant plus for connoisseurs with an eye on vinous investments.
Age has serenaded the 2015 Richebourg into unfurling its wings ever so gracefully. Enticing aromas veer towards black cherries and violets, while time in the decanter unveils subtler hints of truffle and spice—echoing a vintage of genuine stature.
Decoding this Richebourg demands an engaged palate attuned to the intricate tapestry woven by this grand vin. With each sip comes an appreciation for the balletic balance enacted by structure and suppleness—an ode to the climatic bounty of 2015.
For those looking to diversify their fine wine portfolio, acquiring a cache of the 2015 Richebourg from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti promises not only aesthetic marvel but also tangible value appreciation, given the renowned consistency this revered estate bestows upon its vintages. This Burgundy treasure occupies an esteemed place where viticultural excellence meets astute investment acumen.
Market price (GBP)
£35,600.00
12x75cl
Highest score
96
POP score
2225
Scores and tasting notes
The 2015 Richebourg Grand Cru is very good indeed, offering up a pure and surprisingly expressive nose of strawberry, dried rose, plum preserve, roast squab, raw cocoa and incipient rich soil tones, framed by some nutty new oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, multidimensional and rich, sweet fruit playing in counterpoint with sapid, savory nuance. This Richebourg is denser at the core and less expansive than the corresponding Romanée-St-Vivant, and though the grain of its tannins is similar, their impact is more assertive and muscular. Cropped at 24 hectoliters per hectare and harvested September 8 and 9.
William Kelley - The Wine Advocate, 28 February 2018