Richebourg: The Shared Legend

What to do there

3 things to do

1. 1

   Walk the Richebourg Border

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   The vineyard sits directly above Romanée-Conti.

   From the RC cross, walk uphill (east). Richebourg's 8 hectares stretch above the village's other Grand Crus. The soil becomes more stony and the slope increases. Look for the ownership markers - DRC, Leroy, Gros are all represented.

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2. 2

   Compare Richebourg Producers

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   wine Price: high

   Same vineyard, different winemakers - the ultimate terroir test.

   Book a tasting at a Beaune cave that carries multiple Richebourg producers. Comparing DRC Richebourg (~$1,200) vs Anne Gros (~$400) vs Hudelot-Noëllat (~$350) reveals winemaking philosophy while terroir remains constant.

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3. 3

   Count the Ownership Markers

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   How many different producers own plots in Richebourg?

   Walk the perimeter paths and count the different ownership stones/plaques. At least 11 producers own portions of Richebourg. DRC and Leroy are the largest (~3.5 and 0.78 hectares respectively).

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Insider Tips

• Richebourg means "rich hill" - the soil here has exceptional nutrient density

• Anne Gros's Richebourg is often cited as the best value among Grand Cru producers

• The wine is more muscular and age-worthy than Romanée-Conti itself