Richebourg 2020 Domaine Romanèe Conti

Richebourg Grand Cru 2020

A Monumental Pinot Noir: Power Meets Grace

Introduction
The Richebourg Grand Cru 2020 by Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is a powerful and sensual expression of Pinot Noir. Sourced from one of Vosne-Romanée’s most prestigious Grand Crus, it captures the perfect harmony between energy, minerality, and elegance. The 2020 vintage offers remarkable balance, with ripe fruit and vibrant freshness.

Vineyard and Terroir
Planted on clay-limestone soils, the vineyard is cultivated under certified biodynamic practices. The warm yet breezy conditions of 2020 allowed for optimal ripening and natural acidity. Each vine is nurtured with precision, and yields are deliberately low to enhance concentration.

Vinification and Aging
Harvested by hand with strict selection, the grapes ferment spontaneously with native yeasts in wooden vats, often using whole clusters. No artificial temperature control or mechanization is applied.
The wine matures for 18 months in 100% new French oak barrels, then bottled without fining or filtration to preserve purity and structure.

Tasting Notes

• Color: Deep ruby with violet reflections

• Nose: Black fruits (blackberry, plum), rose petals, black pepper, earthy notes

• Palate: Concentrated and silky, with vibrant acidity, well-integrated tannins, and a long, mineral finish

Food Pairings
Game, duck, braised meats, truffle risotto, aged cheeses (Epoisses, Bleu d’Auvergne)

Serving Temperature
16–18°C, with at least 2 hours of decanting

Cellaring Potential
Drink now or cellar for 30+ years. Peak maturity expected between 2030 and 2050.

Tech Sheet

• Producer: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

• Vintage: 2020

• Appellation: Richebourg Grand Cru AOC

• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir

• Region: Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France

• Farming: Certified biodynamic

• Fermentation: Native yeasts, whole cluster, oak vats

• Aging: 18 months in new French oak

• Bottling: No fining or filtration

• Alcohol: Approx. 13.5% vol

• Production: Extremely limited

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Domaine de la Romanée‑Conti

The absolute essence of Burgundy—built on rigor, land, and time

The Domaine de la Romanée‑Conti, widely known as DRC, is far more than a wine producer—it is a global icon and a symbol of enological perfection located in the heart of Côte de Nuits, in Vosne‑Romanée. Its history spans centuries and is intertwined with the legendary vineyard that bears its name—Romanée‑Conti—already revered in the 18th century, contested by nobles and cardinals. The Domaine’s modern identity was shaped in the 20th century by the de Villaine and Leroy families, who continue to share its management and vision. All its vineyards are Grand Cru, nestled in Burgundy’s most prized plots—from La Tâche and Richebourg to Romanée‑Saint‑Vivant and Montrachet. With extremely limited production, each bottle is the result of an unwavering pursuit of purity, depth, and terroir fidelity.

In the vineyard: rigorous biodynamics and profound respect for terroir

At DRC, organic farming is not a trend, but a deeply held conviction. The vineyards have been certified biodynamic for years, though respect for the land predates any certification. Every vineyard practice—including harvest—is done by hand, grounded in the goal of expressing each cru fully. Each vine is treated as a unique individual; there is no forcing, no irrigation, no synthetic products. Exceptionally low yields, coupled with vine age, yield grapes of unparalleled concentration and complexity. Central to the philosophy is time—time to listen to the soil, observe the vine, and wait for perfect maturity. Only through such patience can one create a wine capable of transcending decades.

In the cellar: rigor, gravity, and almost religious classicism

Winemaking at DRC is marked by monastic precision, with meticulous observation of each micro-lot. Grapes are sorted one by one with obsessive care. Fermentation occurs in oak vats with native yeasts, often using whole clusters, and with no artificial temperature control. The must follows its natural course, without mechanical interference. Post-fermentation, wines are aged roughly 18 months in 100% new barriques, always with the aim of preserving, not masking, the wine’s identity. There is no room for shortcuts or compromise. Each cuvée is bottled unfiltered after a slow, precise, and silent evolution. The result is a wine beyond time—devoid of fashion or concession, speaking with an ethereal, vibrant, unmatched voice.