📜 Richebourg
A famous grand cru in Vosne-Romanée with opulent red wines from Pinot Noir.
Richebourg is a famous grand cru red wine from the village of Vosne-Romanée, in the Côte de Nuits, in Burgundy, France. It is made from Pinot Noir. The vineyard is small and lies on a slope above the village, next to other famous plots such as Romanée-Conti and La Tâche.
The slope faces east, and the soils are limestone with clay. These are the conditions considered ideal for Pinot Noir. The wine is generally full and rich, with aromas of red berries, roses, spice and sweet fruit. With age, notes of truffle and forest floor appear. The best bottles live for decades.
Richebourg is a grand cru, which means it belongs to the top step of the Burgundy classification. The label shows only the name of the plot. Such wines are made in small quantities, which is why they are costly and rare.
Richebourg belongs to the Côte de Nuits and to the Pinot Noir grape. The name of the plot, like other grand crus, is protected by law. Alcohol is for adults and best taken in moderation.
Links
- Where it is
- 📍 Côte de Nuits
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Pinot Noir
- Wines
- 🍷 Red wine, 🍷 Still wine
Frequently asked questions
What is Richebourg?
A grand cru red wine from Pinot Noir from the village of Vosne-Romanée in Burgundy.
Where is Richebourg?
In the Côte de Nuits, next to Romanée-Conti and La Tâche.
Why is Richebourg expensive?
The plot is small, production is limited, and it is a grand cru that ages very well.
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⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.