Alain Hudelot-Noellat, Richebourg Grand Cru 2017

The 2017 Richebourg Grand Cru has a beautiful bouquet, very succinct and understated for a Richebourg and oh so precise. The palate is medium-bodied with strict tannin, a pinch of black pepper and bay leaf, and much more vibrant toward the finely structured finish. This is masculine and introspective, a Richebourg that will require considerable aging. At least at this stage, I feel the Romanée-Saint-Vivant has more charm and complexity.

• Drinking Window: 2025 - 2045
• Reviewer Name: Neal Martin
• Review Date: January 2019