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Tasting Notes
An overtly spicy nose trimmed in moderate wood toast is still relatively restrained as the essence of red and dark berry fruit is quite cool. There is excellent volume and punch on the generously wooded flavors that coat the mouth with dry extract on the impressively persistent finish that displays ample minerality. This is quite seductive though the wood is presently more prominent than I personally prefer. Tasted: Jan 15, 2014. Drink: 2023+
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Neal Martin
More reviews and scores
Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. The Richebourg 2011 has a rather strange, rather lean nose considering that this is a grand cru, with slightly green fruit – perhaps some oxidation here? Returning later, the nose has tucked its shirt in and straightened its tie, developing more focus and harmony, the spectrum of red fruit brighter, more luminescent. The palate is medium-bodied and shows more cohesion. There is nicely judged acidity with appealing soft, tertiary tannins, however it just seems to be missing substance on the linear finish. Nov 2014, www.robertparker.com
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About the producer
Based in Vosne-Romanée, Domaine Gros Frère & Sœur is a relatively large estate for the Côte de Nuits with an impressive portfolio of wines including three Grands Crus (Richebourg, Clos de Vougeot and Echezeaux).