Richebourg DRC 2012
Duty Paid
£4,730.00
Skip to product information
Sold out
Richebourg DRC 2012
HED88127
75 cl
13%
£4,730.00
Taxes included.
Pay ex-VAT when shipping outside the UK
- Order by 2PM for same-day dispatch.
DRC Richebourg 2012 is a full-bodied Burgundy red wine from the Grand Cru climat of Richebourg in the Vosne-Romanée commune of the Côte de Nuits. Located in the village of Vosne-Romanée, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is arguably the most revered wine estate in the world. ‘DRC’ as it is frequently called produces wines from eight different grand cru vineyards– mostly reds – including this Richebourg, made from a 3.51-hectare plot. "The Richebourg 2012 was picked September 27-28 at just 19 hectolitres per hectare, one of the lowest yields in this vintage. This has a serious bouquet, reserved at first, more earth than air. Unusual for this cuvee, there is a sense of exoticism here, a Richebourg daring to show a bit of ankle. Blackberry pastille intermingle with wilted violets, and there is a touch of warmth that belies the precocity of the growing season. Leaving it aside for 10 minutes, there are hints of Provençal herbs, broom and even fennel. The palate is medium-bodied and the first thing that strikes you is its backbone. Well, this is Richebourg after all. But there is an arching structure to this wine that is disguised by the silkiness of its texture, plus an almost citrus freshness and brightness on the finish. This is a Richebourg that will make you giddy with pleasure." Wine Advocate, 2015
97 Jancis Robinson
The Richebourg 2012 was picked September 27-28 at just 19 hectoliters per hectare, one of the lowest yields in this vintage. This has a serious bouquet, reserved at first, more earth than air. Unusual for this cuvee, there is a sense of exoticism here, a Richebourg daring to show a bit of ankle. Blackberry pastille intermingle with wilted violets, and there is a touch of warmth that belies the precocity of the growing season. Leaving it aside for 10 minutes, there are hints of Provençal herbs, broom and even fennel. The palate is medium-bodied and the first thing that strikes you is its backbone. Well, this is Richebourg after all. But there is an arching structure to this wine that is disguised by the silkiness of its texture, plus an almost citrus freshness and brightness on the finish. This is a Richebourg that will make you giddy with pleasure. 634 cases produced.Neal Martin28th February 2015
96 Vinous
Vivid and towering in the glass, the 2012 Richebourg hits the palate with serious depth and overall intensity. Pomegranate, dark cherry, chalk, mint and wild flowers are front and center. Bright, primary and unbelievably intense, the 2012 is fascinating to taste today for educational purposes, but it will be many years before the wine is ready to give pleasure. Antonio Galloni1st March 2016
You may also like
