Richebourg 1999 Jean Grivot

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Robert Parker (95)

The 1999 Richebourg Grand Cru from Grivot is a long-term wine. Even after 16 years the nose is deep, broody and has a sign outside saying « come back later. » I would say around five years. But I think there is great potential here (incidentally, not a view shared by others present at this tasting). With aeration, it reluctantly reveals sage and light Japanese nori (seaweed) aromas that I believe will become more prominent with time. The palate is well balanced, quite dense and perhaps « stocky, » but hey, this is Richebourg not RSV! Give this burly Richebourg several years and you will have a serious wine.

Jasper Morris (95)

First bottle corked, replacement at a noticeably cooler temperature. Brilliant dense dark colour, backward, liquorice notes, exciting but ungiving. Really notable weight of dark fruit, including black cherries, almost liqueur.