A & F Gros Richebourg 2021
- v94-96
- bh92-95
- d94
Category | Red Wine |
Varietal | |
Brand | A & F Gros |
Origin | France, Burgundy |
Other vintages
Vinous
- v94-96
94-96 Points, Neal Martin, Vinous: "The 2021 Richebourg Grand Cru is aged with 50% whole bunches in 80% new oak. There is a touch of reduction on the nose, though despite that this seems impressively defined and focused. The palate is medium-bodied, more expressive with fine-boned tannins, taut and fresh, quite intense (as you would expect from a Richebourg). I appreciate the manner in which it builds and exerts insistent grip and structure on the finish. Serious." 11/22
Burghound
- bh92-95
92-95 Points, Allen Meadows, Burghound: "Once again there is a plethora of floral elements adding elegance to the nose of cool and restrained aromas that also include an exotic tea component. There is a bit more size, weight and volume to the more powerful, and more mineral-inflected, larger-scaled flavors that terminate in a serious, youthfully austere and built-to-age finale. This is a classically styled Richebourg of robust power and punch."
Decanter
- d94
94 Points, Charles Curtis MW, Decanter: "This Richebourg stands out in the A.F. Gros cellar, with its lovely dense black cherry and plum fruit aromas with hints of fresh flowers, minerals, and spice. The wine is dense and compact on the palate, but there is no heaviness, instead, simply velvety power and length. Now that the Gros family has finished their swaps for estate planning, this domaine has 0.50 hectares (instead of 0.60), all in the lieu-dit Verouilles. The grapes are partially destem" 10/22