Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Richebourg Grand Cru 2015

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

The Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Richebourg Grand Cru 2015 pours a deep, luminous ruby with violet highlights at the rim, reflecting the purity and concentration of this legendary Côte de Nuits terroir. On the nose, it is immediately captivating and perfumed — wild and expressive, with an extraordinary aromatic complexity that unfolds in waves of crushed rose petals, ripe dark cherry, smoky minerality, and subtle notes of licorice and forest undergrowth. With extended aeration, layers of leather and earthy spice emerge, adding dimension and depth. On the palate, the wine is simultaneously powerful and supremely elegant, delivering a silky, voluptuous texture that is the hallmark of Richebourg.

The fruit profile moves from vivid red cherry and pomegranate toward darker blackcurrant and plum, all woven together by the estate’s characteristically ultra-fine tannins and lifted by a spine of juicy, perfectly calibrated acidity — a signature of the 2015 Côte d’Or growing season. The finish is extraordinarily long, resonant, and almost mesmerizing. A wine of profound cellaring potential, best approached from 2025 through 2045 and beyond.

Food Pairing

The DRC Richebourg Grand Cru 2015 is a natural companion to roasted saddle of hare with juniper berry sauce and truffle jus, where the wine’s wild, perfumed intensity finds its counterpart. Equally compelling alongside aged Époisses de Bourgogne, the wine’s silky tannins and vibrant acidity cut through the richness of the cheese, creating a deeply harmonious and memorable pairing experience.

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Richebourg Grand Cru 2015, Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy