Richebourg
Grand Cru
The vine
Vines are over 70 years old on a total area of 0.33 hectares. The Grand Cru “Richebourg” is located mid-slope, above “Romanée Saint Vivant.” It is separated from “La Romanée” and “Romanée Conti” by the “Raignots” path. Here, we are at the heart of the finest vineyards in Vosne-Romanée.
Vinification and ageing
All the grapes are harvested by hand and sorted in the winery. All the grapes are destemmed, then transferred into stainless steel tanks using small carts to protect the integrity of the grapes. Cold pre-fermentation takes place for about 6 days, before moving on to alcoholic fermentation using indigenous yeasts. Pumping over is carried out on a daily basis, with regular temperature and density checks. Very little punching down is carried out at the estate. By picking the grapes when they are perfectly ripe, we are able to extract all the quality elements as gently and smoothly as possible. It is more a process of infusion than extraction. It is vital to adapt the winemaking to the context of the vintage. Vatting lasts an average of 17 days. After devatting and blending the free-run and press wines, it is left to settle in vats for 7 days. Using gravity, the new cuvées are transferred to oak barrels for 15 months. The proportion of new barrels used is 30%. The staves are sourced from the best French forests. Malolactic fermentation ends in the spring. The wines are then left on the lees. A small amount of sulphite is added. The first racking takes place before the Christmas of the second year. The cuvées are blended in vats for 3 months, to clarify the wine perfectly. Bottling takes place in March without fining or filtration.
Grape variety: Pinot Noir
0,33 ha
70 year old vine
Distinctive characteristics
Richebourg is a rich, full-bodied wine with a long finish and excellent aging potential, rewarding patient enthusiasts. It is a powerful wine that, over the years, develops a velvety texture, smoothness, and a unique fragrance characteristic of the Grand Crus of Vosne-Romanée.
The Parcel
Richebourg
Grand Cru
Richebourg
Grand Cru
This delightful Cru has an unrivalled rich, velvety bouquet. It is one of the most luxurious wines in Burgundy. Robust and sensual in perfect balance, with an expression reminiscent of an oriental market with spices, meats and silk. But you’ll have to be patient; this majestic, opulent, refined, well-structured wine needs time to reveal itself. Ideally, at least 12 years.
The Estate
A family estate dating back to the 17th century. Our vineyards span 15 hectares and our estate is home to 20 wines, including 3 regional appellations, 5 village appellations, 9 Premier Crus and 3 Grand Crus.
The Shop
We’ve spent a long time focussing our efforts on our vineyard and winemaking, but we are soon planning to open our shop. This means you can now visit our cellar by appointment. You'll be able to take an introductory tour to explore the estate, learn about the history and discover our wine with a themed tasting.
Le château du Clos de Vougeot
Located in the heart of the Route des Grands Crus, the Château du Clos Vougeot is open to visitors all year round for anyone with a keen interest in history, architecture or wine. This exceptional historical monument is the headquarters of the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin.
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