The Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Richebourg 2007 is an elegant wine from the Richebourg Grand Cru vineyard in the renowned Côte de Nuits region of Burgundy. Produced by Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC), this wine represents the finesse and complexity for which DRC wines are famous, even in a challenging vintage like 2007.

• Region: Burgundy, Côte de Nuits.
• Appellation: Richebourg Grand Cru, a vineyard known for producing some of the most powerful and structured Pinot Noir wines in Burgundy.
• Vintage: 2007, a year with a cooler, more difficult growing season. The spring and early summer saw rain and cloudy conditions, followed by a dry, sunny August and early September. While the vintage lacked the ripeness of warmer years, the wines are known for their freshness, elegance, and aromatic purity.
• Bottle Size: 75cl (standard bottle size).
• Tasting Notes:
  • The 2007 Richebourg is characterized by refined red fruits such as cherry, raspberry, and cranberry, along with floral notes, particularly rose petals and violets. There are also subtle hints of earth, spices, and a touch of mineral quality.
  • The wine shows silky tannins and bright acidity, with a lighter body compared to richer vintages like 2005 or 2009, but it has impressive precision and elegance.
  • This vintage is all about balance and nuance, with a long and delicate finish.
• Aging Potential: The 2007 vintage is generally considered earlier-drinking compared to more powerful years, though DRC wines tend to have exceptional aging potential. The 2007 Richebourg is likely drinking beautifully now, with its secondary aromas and flavors having developed, but it can still be aged for several more years to enhance its complexity.