DRC Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Richebourg Grand Cru 2010 Burgundy

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

The Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Richebourg Grand Cru 2010 pours a deep, luminous ruby with vivid garnet reflections and a fine, slowly evolving rim — a colour that already speaks of both concentration and breed. The nose is at once restrained and revelatory: dark cherry and wild raspberry unfurl against a backdrop of violet florals, with subtle earthy nuances of damp forest floor and truffle weaving through a finely spiced, peppery anise undercurrent. With time in the glass, a whisper of smoky oak and black tea emerge, lending an additional layer of aristocratic complexity.

On the palate, this is the Richebourg at its most majestic — full-bodied yet impeccably balanced, with a silky, broad-shouldered texture that glides across the mid-palate. Flavours of ripe black cherry, crushed red fruits and subtle exotic spice evolve into a saline mineral core, anchored by ultra-fine, perfectly ripe tannins and a vibrant freshness that keeps everything precise and alive. The finish is extraordinarily long, lifting with violet and iron-tinged minerality. A wine of towering potential, this 2010 will continue to evolve magnificently well into the 2040s.

Food Pairing

The DRC Richebourg Grand Cru 2010 finds its ideal counterpart at the table alongside roasted Bresse pigeon with morel mushrooms and a truffle jus — a classic Burgundian pairing that mirrors the wine’s earthy complexity and silken fruit. Equally compelling is aged Époisses de Bourgogne on a selection of fine cheeses, whose creamy intensity and regional character draw out the opulent, layered depth of this legendary Pinot Noir Grand Cru.

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Richebourg Grand Cru 2010, Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France