2017 - Richebourg Grand Cru, Alain Hudelot-Noellat

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Richebourg |
Producer: Alain Hudelot-Noellat |
Classification: Grand Cru |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 14% |
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Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate William Kelley - 09 Jan 20
The 2017 Richebourg Grand Cru soars from the glass with a lovely bouquet of raspberries, black plums and blood orange, mingled with dark chocolate, smoked meats, rose petals and exotic spices. On the palate, it's full-bodied, rich and enveloping, with a fleshy and layered core of ripe, concentrated fruit, lively acids and a long, gourmand finish.
Drinking Date: 2027 - 2065
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Vinous Neal Martin - 01 Jan 19
The 2017 Richebourg Grand Cru has a beautiful bouquet, very succinct and understated for a Richebourg and oh so precise. The palate is medium-bodied with strict tannin, a pinch of black pepper and bay leaf, and much more vibrant toward the finely structured finish. This is masculine and introspective, a Richebourg that will require considerable aging. At least at this stage, I feel the Romanée-Saint-Vivant has more charm and complexity.
Drinking Date: 2025 - 2045
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