1995 Richebourg Grand Cru
By Domaine Leroy
1995 Richebourg Grand Cru from Domaine Leroy, Burgundy, France
The heralded 1995 Richebourg Grand Cru from Domaine Leroy stands as a testament to the remarkable confluence of exceptional terroir and masterful winemaking. It is a vintage that speaks volumes of its origins, casting a spellbinding narrative for fine wine investors and aficionados alike.
An Exemplar Vintage: Defined by Contrast and Concentration
Experiencing the viticultural grace of 1995 in Burgundy – it was an epoch marked by contrasts. The year began with a fearsome winter followed by capricious spring weather, putting the vines through a trial by frost and rain. Ah, but therein lies the enigma: such challenges seem to have imbued this particular vintage with a concentration of flavours and an aromatic complexity that leaves one utterly beguiled.
To taste the 1995 Richebourg Grand Cru from Domaine Leroy is akin to exploring a richly woven tapestry of earthy truffles and dark ripe fruits, laced with an intoxicating perfume of violets and cherries. Its robust structure, paired with refined tannins and pinpoint acidity, creates an ensemble that resonates with harmonious longevity—a composition that only Leroy could so deftly conduct.
The Investment Perspective: Cultivating Future Returns
As an investment piece, the 1995 Richebourg Grand Cru from Domaine Leroy showcases not only its performance on the palate but also its potential for appreciating in value over time. Given its scarcity and the reverence it commands among connoisseurs, this vintage is poised for consideration in any serious investor's portfolio.
In summation, engaging with the 1995 Richebourg Grand Cru from Domaine Leroy is to partake in the narrative of a phenomenal vintage shaped by adversity—one that unfurls with grace upon decanting. Its well-defined character secures its position as one of Burgundy's most desirable wines from both gustatory and investment perspectives—a seamless blend that discerning collectors yearn to possess.
Market price (GBP)
£60,180.00
12x75cl
Highest score
96
POP score
3761.25
Scores and tasting notes
The medium-to-dark ruby-colored 1995 Richebourg offers an impressively intricate, dark fruit, spice, and fresh herb-scented nose. This full-bodied, massively broad and concentrated wine is densely layered with blackberries and tar-like flavors. It is tightly wound, firmly structured, and intensely deep. With cellaring it should blossom into a show-stopper. Projected maturity: 2006-2014.
Pierre Rovani - The Wine Advocate, 27 October 2000