Domaine Leroy, Richebourg Size:6x750ml nicely horizontal on the palate

nicely horizontal on the palate

It soars to new heights of elegance and power

from vines in the Cote Blonde that are reportedly almost 65 years old)

palate coating and remarkably rich flavors possess an opulent mouth feel and serious power on the amazingly long and intense finish

Note that my conclusion assumes that the reduction displayed by the nose eventually dissipates with age

Domaine Leroy, Richebourg Size:6x750ml nicely horizontal on the palateThis too displays an unbelievably seductive nose of vanilla, extract of pinot and spice though it cant quite match the complexity of the RSV. Sappy, mouth coating, big, robust and very powerful flavors with nary a trace of the rusticity and rough tannins that young Richebourg often displays. This seems to ooze cassis from start to finish and the persistent has to be experienced to be believed though the wine remains backward if not severe. In a word,