Description
Arden Fine Wines in London offers DRC Richebourg 1986.
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Winemakers produce DRC Richebourg from Pinot Noir grapes grown in the Richebourg Grand Cru vineyard in Vosne-Romanée.
Wine enthusiasts widely regard this wine as one of Burgundy’s most legendary and collectible.
Moreover, it showcases depth, power, and elegance, along with notable aging potential.
The wine showcases an intense and deep colour, ranging from a velvety ruby to a darker, purplish-black, depending on the vintage and age.
The typical aromatic profiles feature notes of black fruits like black cherry, blackcurrant, and blackberry, along with spices, violet, and leather.
As the wine ages, older vintages develop complex aromas of forest floor, truffle, and liquorice.
Critics often describe the palate as full-bodied and intense, highlighting its powerful structure and impressive concentration of fruit.
Despite its power, reviewers praise the wine for its immense elegance and refinement.
Ultimately, DRC Richebourg ages beautifully, and great vintages can mature for several decades.
Furthermore, the vineyard lies in Vosne-Romanée, within the prestigious Côte de Nuits subregion of Burgundy.
Additionally, Richebourg features rich clay-limestone soils that contribute to the wine’s depth and complexity.
Finally, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti owns the largest share of Richebourg, controlling over half the total area.
According to DRC, Richebourg exhibits some of the “silky character of its neighbor Romanée-Conti and the firmness of La Tâche.”
They characterise it as a “sumptuous wine with power and stamina.”
DRC Richebourg 1986
The 1986 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC) Richebourg is noted for being more full-bodied and tannic than a typical DRC Richebourg.
While the 1986 vintage in Burgundy faced some early-season weather challenges, well-stored bottles of this Grand Cru – like these at Arden Fine Wines – are at their absolute peak for drinking.
On the nose, it has aromas of ripe red and black fruits, dried rose petals, peony, and undergrowth.
The palate is silky yet firm, with a powerful structure and long finish.
DRC produced 10,535 bottles of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Richebourg in 1986.
Stock remains limited due to the wine’s age and rarity.
