The 2023 Domaine Michel Gros Richebourg Grand Cru is a powerful and deeply structured Pinot Noir from one of Vosne-Romanée’s most celebrated vineyards. Its youthful bouquet gradually reveals dark cherry, blackberry and ripe plum, layered with violet, exotic tea, sweet spice and a noticeable but well-matched touch of toasted oak.
On the palate, it is rich, muscular and mineral-driven, with concentrated dark fruit, substantial fine-grained tannins and impressive weight. Notes of plum, black cherry, Asian spice and oak toast build across the palate, leading to a powerful, lingering finish. Still tightly wound, the wine requires considerable bottle age for its fruit, tannins and 100% new oak to integrate fully.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is a serious collector’s Burgundy that should be purchased primarily for long-term cellaring. We recommend holding it until at least 2033, with its finest drinking likely to occur between 2033 and 2043. If opened young, decant for three to four hours and serve at 16°C. Ideal with venison, roast duck, beef Wellington, herb-crusted lamb, truffle dishes or mature Comté.
