Reviews & Scores
Deft but perceptible wood sets off the ripe and fresh purple fruit and super-spicy nose. The supple and equally delicious but solidly concentrated mid-palate immediately tightens up while displaying excellent length on the youthfully austere, muscular and robust finish that makes clear that this is built to reward long-term cellaring. - BH
BH94January 2022
The 2020 Richebourg Grand Cru has a beautifully-defined bouquet with predominately red berry mixed with a little blackcurrant, sous-bois and blood orange. This opens wonderfully with just a few swirls of the glass. The palate is medium-bodied, shows exquisite balance, the archetypical iron fist in a velvet glove. That probably sums this Richebourg up completely. (Drink between 2028-2060) - VM
VM97December 2021
An even glowing purple colour. The bouquet is exquisite, perfect dark purple fruit, in balance, nothing heated here. Raspberry remains the principal fruit descriptor, both succulent and fine at the same time, a smooth wave across the palate, the oak entirely incorporated, just a point of acidity at the back, some peaches too but only an iota. Almost a touch of youthful bitterness. Properly persistent. - JM
JM97November 2021