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Lucien Le Moine, Richebourg Grand Cru 2016
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Reviewed by: Stephen Tanzer
Bright medium ruby. Initially closed nose opened somewhat with air to reveal powerful aromas of dark berries, black cherry, menthol, crushed rock, tobacco, violet and peat. Extremely primary and deep but with nothing edgy about its black fruit, licorice and mineral flavors; conveys a strong impression of inner-mouth lift. Utterly young but already projects a sexy wildness. This extract-rich wine finishes with outstanding length and building crushed-rock minerality. I'd love to have the chance to retaste this wine next to the RSV in about 10 years--and then again in 20.
About the Producer
Domaine Lucien Le Moine is a small-scale, boutique winery based in Burgundy, France. It was established in 1999 by Mounir and Rotem Saouma, who named the estate after their son, Lucien. The winery is known for its meticulous approach to winemaking, focusing on producing limited quantities of high-quality wines. The philosophy behind Domaine Lucien Le Moine revolves around the concept of "micro-negotiant." Rather than owning their own vineyards, Mounir and Rotem carefully select grapes from trusted growers across various appellations in Burgundy. This allows them to have control over every aspect of the winemaking process, from vineyard management to the final bottling.The winery's production is extremely limited, with a focus on premier cru and grand cru vineyards.
