1978 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Richebourg Grand Cru

One of the many highlights of the night, the 1978 Richebourg exemplifies everything aged red Burgundy can be. White truffle, white pepper, cherry, dried rose petal, mint and blood orange give the 1978 its unmistakable exoticism. Precise and chiseled throughout, the 1978 is another absolutely irresistible, compelling wine. The finish is eternal, as will be the memories from this great, great bottle.

Last Tasted 1/92 The 1978 Richebourg reveals a medium ruby color, with a blossoming, still unevolved and youthful bouquet of sweet black fruits, minerals, smoke, soy sauce, and spices. In the mouth, the wine is full-bodied, with plenty of concentration, good acidity, firm tannins, and a rich, long finish. Amazingly, it has still not reached full maturity. This wine should turn out to be profound. It should be drinkable between 1995-2005.

Colour beautifully shaded just like the Echezeaux 1978. Hint of violets – a really high top note. Lovely sweetness and unctuousness, Quite a different qualith on the palate however: very long with smoothness, sweetness and unctuousness. (JR)