2021 Richebourg, Grand Cru, Domaine Anne Gros, Burgundy

From a .6 ha parcel

A highly spiced and exuberantly fresh nose freely reveals its aromas of essence of red berries, sandalwood, clove, crushed fennel and exotic tea. There is a big step up in volume to the noticeably denser larger-scaled flavors that exhibit very good power and minerality on the balanced, moderately austere and impressively long finish. This is already displaying much better than average depth and this is also quite good.

Drink from 2033 onward

They are allowed 11.5 barrels, aim to make 9, and in 2021 managed a reasonable 7, of which three are new. The bouquet is not yet ready to give up detail, though one senses a significant volume behind. And indeed, here it comes on the palate, a fine plump raspberry fruit with balanced acidity and tannin—never the deepest Richebourg but perhaps among the most elegant.

Drink 2028 - 2038

The 2021 Richebourg Grand Cru has a beautifully defined bouquet, dark berries with lots of undergrowth, and light shaved black truffle aromas. The mineralité shines through here. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, crisp and quite linear for a Richebourg. Though not as persistent as recent vintages, it maintains superb focus with a residual white pepper-tinged aftertaste. Excellent.

Drink 2025 - 2042