Richebourg + RSV for Mike and Pete's birthday (Holland Park, Singapore): Very similar impressions to a bottle a few months ago - good but not great, especially for an RSV. The tightest of its flight, this was very 1995 in its character. The nose had a powdered spice lilt to it, along with a chalky earthiness, some dark fruited plums and black cherries, a hint of sweeter violets and some Vosne spice. Pleasant enough, but a little unyielding. The palate again was marked with that tight, reserved character, with shades of sweet black cherries and berries peeking out amidst a structure of firm, fine-boned tannins and juicy acidity. Good strong finish though, with a nice touch of spice and a twist of minerality chasing behind. All in all, a quality wine, but lacking in a sheer enjoyment factor. I wonder whether time will cure this - maybe one to try again in another 5-6 years. Like many 1995s though, one wonders whether the fruit or the structure will outlast the other.
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RSV and Richebourg Dinner + Montrachet and La Tache (Holland Park, Singapore): Nice enough, but very 1995. A classic RSV, but still so young and rather tight. It started with pretty nose of sweet red cherries, fragrant Vosne spice, and crushed flower petals. Nice. The palate was layered with fine but firm tannins and a bit of acidity, and then fairly pure flavours of dark cherries, mineral and spice. Good weight, nice balance, but a bit tight and reserved like so many 1995s. The finish pulled away with a surprising amount of sinew, with a mouthful of fine tannins and minerality. I am not sure if the fruit will outlast the structure, but this has some quality on it.
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PNP into Zalto Burgundy glass (“No” day): Pale darker red to the eyes.
Woody and a little sweet oaky on the nose that masked the other notes. Hard to pinpoint the origin initially, after some time some very nicely detailed fruits revealed.
Nice acidity structure that gain kudos for the wine.
92-93 points.
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Tasted blind: Palish ruby with substantial clear rim; Deep and effusive black cherry fruit with a slightly herbal and mint nose, almost a tad pungent out of the gate, it settled down quickly. This grew softer and more balanced with a few minutes in the glass and continued to blossom for an hour (til it mysteriously disappeared). Gorgeous wine! When unveiled, I was stumped not to find any trace of the characteristic Drouhin acidity. 94+
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This was drinking better than my previous recollection. Overall on the nose, not very expressive across all 3 bottles of these I've drunk. But on the palate quite delicious and very large showing great length, persistency, deep red fruit & tannin, not much sous bois. If not for the lack of nose, i'd give it a higher score.
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Showing its age in its tawny rim but still has a strong ruby core; a little volatile, very tertiary. I suspect this bottle wasn’t stored very well; plump on the palate, good density but sadly shows the same marred character as the nose. Tannins are drying. Finish is bitter. This sadly is not a great bottle.
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Opened and decanted. Initially very closed and tight. Over 1.5 hours slowly opened, showing good acid, beautiful delicate red fruit, floral notes, little spice, just exquisite. Over time getting a little more tannic. Definitely life ahead, won't be opening the other bottles for a few more years.
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The nose is packed with flowers (violets and roses), spices, liqourice, menthol, oyster shells and mineral. Feminim and sensual nose.
Good mouthfill. Offers all you expect from a good RSV. Deep, long and complex taste. Definetly Grand Cru on the nose ... but can not messure up to DRC, Leroy or Cathiard.
As my dear friend puts it: "Grand Cru on the nose, but Premier Cru on the palate". Tasted twice this week. 29/12 and 31/12
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7/10/2020 - Raizes Likes this wine: 92 Points
从青春过渡到陈年状态的典范，入口依旧充满力度，酸度隐藏了起来，但在幕后支撑着结构，并在回味中逐渐清晰。单宁细腻丰富，带有令人舒服的颗粒感。相比口感，香气略显单一，但樱桃、红茶、紫罗兰的主调依然清晰，且带有一丝潮湿草本和矿物味。
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9/20/2019 - Paul S wrote: 92 Points
Richebourg + RSV for Mike and Pete's birthday (Holland Park, Singapore): Very similar impressions to a bottle a few months ago - good but not great, especially for an RSV. The tightest of its flight, this was very 1995 in its character. The nose had a powdered spice lilt to it, along with a chalky earthiness, some dark fruited plums and black cherries, a hint of sweeter violets and some Vosne spice. Pleasant enough, but a little unyielding. The palate again was marked with that tight, reserved character, with shades of sweet black cherries and berries peeking out amidst a structure of firm, fine-boned tannins and juicy acidity. Good strong finish though, with a nice touch of spice and a twist of minerality chasing behind. All in all, a quality wine, but lacking in a sheer enjoyment factor. I wonder whether time will cure this - maybe one to try again in another 5-6 years. Like many 1995s though, one wonders whether the fruit or the structure will outlast the other.
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5/28/2019 - Paul S wrote: 92 Points
RSV and Richebourg Dinner + Montrachet and La Tache (Holland Park, Singapore): Nice enough, but very 1995. A classic RSV, but still so young and rather tight. It started with pretty nose of sweet red cherries, fragrant Vosne spice, and crushed flower petals. Nice. The palate was layered with fine but firm tannins and a bit of acidity, and then fairly pure flavours of dark cherries, mineral and spice. Good weight, nice balance, but a bit tight and reserved like so many 1995s. The finish pulled away with a surprising amount of sinew, with a mouthful of fine tannins and minerality. I am not sure if the fruit will outlast the structure, but this has some quality on it.
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5/13/2019 - Tony Ling Likes this wine: 93 Points
PNP into Zalto Burgundy glass (“No” day): Pale darker red to the eyes.
Woody and a little sweet oaky on the nose that masked the other notes. Hard to pinpoint the origin initially, after some time some very nicely detailed fruits revealed.
Nice acidity structure that gain kudos for the wine.
92-93 points.
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11/2/2018 - jmoore431 wrote: 94 Points
Tasted blind: Palish ruby with substantial clear rim; Deep and effusive black cherry fruit with a slightly herbal and mint nose, almost a tad pungent out of the gate, it settled down quickly. This grew softer and more balanced with a few minutes in the glass and continued to blossom for an hour (til it mysteriously disappeared). Gorgeous wine! When unveiled, I was stumped not to find any trace of the characteristic Drouhin acidity. 94+
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4/25/2018 - TheThirstyYau wrote: 91 Points
This was drinking better than my previous recollection. Overall on the nose, not very expressive across all 3 bottles of these I've drunk. But on the palate quite delicious and very large showing great length, persistency, deep red fruit & tannin, not much sous bois. If not for the lack of nose, i'd give it a higher score.
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2/6/2018 - vespasian wrote:
Showing its age in its tawny rim but still has a strong ruby core; a little volatile, very tertiary. I suspect this bottle wasn’t stored very well; plump on the palate, good density but sadly shows the same marred character as the nose. Tannins are drying. Finish is bitter. This sadly is not a great bottle.
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3/28/2017 - TheThirstyYau Likes this wine: 93 Points
Opened and decanted. Initially very closed and tight. Over 1.5 hours slowly opened, showing good acid, beautiful delicate red fruit, floral notes, little spice, just exquisite. Over time getting a little more tannic. Definitely life ahead, won't be opening the other bottles for a few more years.
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12/31/2009 - Tenuta Stefan Likes this wine: 93 Points
See notes from 29 december 2009.
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12/29/2009 - Tenuta Stefan Likes this wine: 93 Points
Good bottle. Good filling.
Mature colour. Deep red colour for a Burgundy.
The nose is packed with flowers (violets and roses), spices, liqourice, menthol, oyster shells and mineral. Feminim and sensual nose.
Good mouthfill. Offers all you expect from a good RSV.
Deep, long and complex taste. Definetly Grand Cru on the nose ... but can not messure up to DRC, Leroy or Cathiard.
As my dear friend puts it: "Grand Cru on the nose, but Premier Cru on the palate".
Tasted twice this week. 29/12 and 31/12
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