COLLECTION GRANDS CRUS
RICHEBOURG
Grand Cru
A wine of paradox—its robe is feminine, but its nose is assertively masculine. On the palate, it dazzles with unmatched richness and a generosity that borders on the extravagant.
Its robe is always dense, luminous, and streaked with carmine reflections.
In its youth, it offers notes of Russian leather, musk, and sandalwood. Two aromatic families emerge: one of lichen, forest floor, and mushrooms; the other of cherry, blackcurrant, and cooked or candied fruit.
In its youth, it bursts forth and needs years to grow expansive and warm. Elegant and full of character, it has impressive aging potential.
In great vintages, it becomes the very image of voluptuousness. Sometimes it leans more toward finesse than structure—or vice versa, with powerful fruit and muscular energy.
- Total area under this appellation: 8ha 03a 45ca
- Area under production at the domaine: 31a 12ca
- Soil: Very clayey soil resting on limestone
- Altitude: 280 meters
- Grape varieties: 100% Pinot Noir
- Average age of vines: 50 years
- Harvesting: By hand exclusively, hand-sorted in the winery
- Destemming: According to the quality of the vintage
- Maturing: 100% new oak barrels
A PERSONAL REFLECTION
Terroir, ORIGIN,
and identity
Located in the village of Vosne Romanée, between 260 and 280 meters of altitude, the Richebourg Grand Cru is divided into two climats: “Les Richebourgs” and “Les Véroilles ou Richebourgs.”
If Greatness was measured in hectares, it would be precisely 8ha 03a 45ca—such is the surface area of this majestic Grand Cru. Only a simple path separates La Romanée-Conti from Richebourg.
This splendid cru, with its velvety texture and incomparable bouquet, stands among the most sumptuous wines of Burgundy. Acquired in 1984, our parcel of 31 ares and 12 ca lies within “Les Richebourgs.”
This terroir faces the rising sun, oriented east-northeast. Our vines are planted on thin brown limestone resting directly on the hard limestone of Premeaux.
This layer of fine éboulis, highly permeable, offers the vineyard an exceptionally favorable environment, combined with perfect microclimatic conditions.
