2010 Richebourg Grand Cru
By Domaine Leroy
2010 Richebourg Grand Cru from Domaine Leroy, Burgundy, France
The 2010 vintage from the illustrious cellars of Domaine Leroy offers an embodiment of finesse and complexity that only a producer of such calibre can cultivate. The 2010 Richebourg Grand Cru finds itself at the apogee of vinous excellence, displaying an intricate balance that adheres to both the traditional values and exceptional terroir of Burgundy.
A Harmonious Intersection: Vitality and Maturity
As a fine wine to invest in, the 2010 Richebourg Grand Cru is a paragon, distinguished by its harmonious intersection of lively acidity and burgeoning maturity. At this juncture in its evolution, it boasts a remarkable structure which belies a vivacious core encapsulated within a cloak of ripening tannins – an interplay destined to expand its already illustrious legacy amongst investors and collectors.
The Singular Voice of 2010: A Triumph of Terroir
In the tapestry of vintages, 2010 weaves its distinct thread through Burgundy's Richebourg vineyards with a measured hand; cooler climatic idiosyncrasies imparted a slower yet thorough ripening process. This resulted in a wine from Domaine Leroy that articulates every nuance of its noble lineage with dignified restraint. Its ethereal perfume alludes to dark cherries and violets, underlain by headier whispers of truffle and forest floor – sensory testament to an unforgettable meeting between climatic adversity and human artistry.
The palate resonates with the deep hum of concentrated fruit yet never loses the bright spark of Burgundian minerality. An exercise in equilibrium, the layers unfurl with silky precision, charming the discriminating palates for whom complexity and finesse are sacrosanct.
To invest in the 2010 Richebourg Grand Cru from Domaine Leroy is to secure not merely a bottle, but a slice of enological opulence. This vintage stands out as a touchstone; it is an immovable standard against which future efforts may be gauged. In closing, one might liken sipping this wine to delving into an intricate novel - with every taste revealing subplots and characters previously unnoticed, ensuring each encounter is singularly rewarding.
Market price (GBP)
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12x75cl
Highest score
96
POP score
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Scores and tasting notes
Notes of smoked duck, rich black fruits and Asian spices introduce the 2010 Richebourg Grand Cru, an ample, full-bodied wine with a gourmand core of fruit that largely conceals its satiny tannins, underpinned by tangy balancing acids. The finish is long and sapid. The Richebourg is more dramatic and expansive than the Romanée-Saint-Vivant, but it isn't quite as focused and elegant.
William Kelley - The Wine Advocate, 19 July 2018