Andrew Cullimore

9.5

Slightly deeper more ruby , wide rim but brighter and redder , less garnet than the RSV . Younger looking certainly . Deeper , spicier with darker fruits on the nose , some blackberry , dark cherry , exotic spices , pomegranate tea , violets , quite exuberant and dashing . On the palate this is denser and richer , deeper more velvety fruits , dark cherry , blackberry , spice and rounded but noticeable tannin . Balanced acidity. Quite gritty finish, darker and richer , long suave dark fruit finish . Really quite primary still, though with more time this does show some more wet slate and mineral side. This grows in the glass becoming more expressive and complex , showing something new each time you come back to the glass . Enjoyable due to the richness of fruit , but probably deserves more time , very promising however , the richness and decadence of 2009 seems to suit Richebourg . Better in 5 years and will last well a further decade if not more . — 18 days ago

KRISTIE

8.9

Rich cherry and voluptuous blackberry flavors with aromas of dark chocolate all culminate in a smooth finish that leaves you wanting…more. — 4 years ago

Rich Giordano

9.1

Wife and I loved this a bit better than ménage a trois decadence. — 4 years ago

Teresa S

9.3

Blueberry pie, decadence unchained. Nice tannins, very clean. Just wonderful. — 5 years ago

Ron R

9.4

Open knit and seamless. Displays a ripe fruit profile without decadence. A core of laser-focused cherries and brambly fruit combine with rock-solid tannins and nice acidity. Outstanding length and persistence on the finish. Superb effort. — 3 years ago

with Anne-marie

Kristin the Wine Girl

9.2

Bordeaux style with earthy and forestry flavors. Cherry fruit is tastefully on the fore palate. Long and full mouthfeel with a decadence that welcome dark cacao. — 4 years ago

William Schaper

9.0

Total Wine Dec 2021 — 4 years ago

Ron R

9.7

This app drives me up the wall. Leave your notes for a short while and they are lost…

This producer is at the top of the food chain in Rhône. The wine coats the glass and this shapes your expectations for what is to come. The nose and palate displays decadence and richness, which is just what I remember from the 97 vintage. In my opinion, best enjoyed in its youth. — 4 years ago

with Anne-marie

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

Big, ripe nose with a hint of oxidation. Grilled nuts, figs, caramel, sweet burnt orange rind. So fine. White chocolate as well. Palate is juicy and so crisp with rich caramel decadence and sweet caramelized citrus. Long finish and terrific freshness. Outrageous. So opulent and incisive. — 4 years ago

Ellen Clifford

8.9

This wine throws parties that go late but not too late full of characters but polite ones and also invites you to dinners with other intellectuals that go late and are rich but get deep and down to life on earth. Which is to say it hints at decadence but is cool with just having like, a real deep conversation on literature. Full of blackberry and cassis fruit but with baking spices and something that says mud delicious mud. Vibing with tannins that aren’t knitted in and a certain element that satisfies but leaves you unsatisfied so you take another sip and it may be on purpose to remind you you are mortal. — 5 years ago