Lucien Le Moine Richebourg Grand Cru 2015 A000001439 the 1989 and 1990

the 1989 and 1990

An exuberantly expressive nose jumps from the glass to reveal a lovely array of earth

high tannins

deep black raspberry and blackcurrant fruit

Fine perfumes of flowers (the name "Fleuraison" means flowering / blossoming)

Lucien Le Moine Richebourg Grand Cru 2015 A000001439 the 1989 and 1990Reduction dominates the fruit today. The dense, muscular and very serious, indeed even brooding big bodied flavors possess outstanding power and punch along with an abundance of both dry extract and minerality that adds a bit of lift to the youthfully austere, focused and hugely long finale. This is an imposing but graceful wine that is presently exceptionally firm and like the Grands Echzeaux, one that is going to need a great deal of forbearance.