Domaine de la Romanee-Conti (DRC) Richebourg Grand Cru 2012 [NET]

Name: Domaine de la Romanee-Conti (DRC) Richebourg Grand Cru 2012 [NET]
Brand: Private [PRI]
SKU: SF-PRI--042726-47
Price: 3799.99 USD
Availability: InStock

$3,799⁹⁹

Richebourg is a Grand Cru shared by several owners in Vosne-Romanée, and DRC's parcel typically yields a wine of velvety, voluptuous build, with some of the silken charm of Romanée-Conti and some of the firmness of La Tâche. 2012 was a small but elegant vintage in Burgundy, marked by tight yields and exceptional balance. This Richebourg is vivid and arching in the glass, with notable minerality and a structural lift that the silkiness of texture nearly disguises. Drinking with charm now while still holding decades of cellar runway. Imported by Wilson Daniels.

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Burghound

96 points

"While not as strong as it was from cask there is still some residual post-bottling reduction present and while I hope that very few bottles of this will be popped any time soon in the interest of 'science,' if they are, then I would strongly suggest decanting them for an hour or two first. The supporting structural elements are slightly riper than those of the Romanée St. Vivant with an abundant minerality adding lift to the broad-shouldered, powerful and impressively well-concentrated flavors that possess a sappy mouth feel. In much the same fashion the intensity of the massively long finish is borderline painful while displaying superb depth of material. In the past 5 vintages it has been neck and neck between the Riche and the Romanée St. Vivant in terms of which is the better wine but in 2012 it appears that the Riche may have the barest of edges."

Antonio Galloni

96 points

"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 Galloni

Robert Parker

97 points

"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 Martin

Jancis Robinson

18.5 points

"Very deep crimson. Heady purple-fruits nose. Spicy and rich. Broad and very friendly. So different in structure from the Romanée St-Vivant! Round and with remarkably polished tannins at first. Almost open and accessible with all that ripe fruit until the very end when the depth charge of tannins hits the palate. So juicy and alive! Less fine than the RSV but awfully good."

More about Domaine de la Romanee-Conti (DRC)

Wine Details

Grape Variety

Pinot Noir
Vintage

2012
Size

750ml
Farming Practice

Biodynamic
Style

Earthy , Minerally
Sweetness

Dry
Body

Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roast duck with cherry sauce, mushroom tart, braised veal cheeks, aged Brie de Meaux, beef bourguignon.

Tasting Profile

Dry, full-bodied, silken tannins, bright acidity. Black cherry, wild berry, violet, river-stone minerality, pomegranate, chalk, mint, wildflowers. Long, lifted, citrus-bright finish.