Domaine de la Romanee Conti Richebourg 1994

DRC's Richebourg combines the silky character of neighbouring Romanee-Conti with the firmness of La Tache, and the 1994 is regarded as the most complete and balanced of the Domaine's reds from that vintage.

Pure, clean and very intense, the wine shows toasted bread, grilled meat, blackberry and black cherry flavours, with impressive structure, well-integrated tannins and a long finish. An intriguingly spicy nose of red cherries and earth is matched by bright, slightly tart acidity and grippy tannins, giving a sumptuous wine with real power and stamina.

• Producer: Domaine de la Romanee-Conti
• Country: France
• Region: Burgundy
• Appellation: Richebourg Grand Cru
• Vintage: 1994
• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
• Bottle size: 75cl
• Alcohol: 13% ABV
• Style: Full-bodied dry red wine, now fully mature
• Serving temperature: 15-17C
• Decanting: Decant gently 30 minutes before serving; check for sediment given its age
• Food pairing: Roast duck, coq au vin, wild mushroom dishes
• Storage: Store horizontally in a cool, dark place with a stable temperature
• Drinking window: Fully mature; a wine for drinking now