From the very good 1961 vintage, " I have been warned on several occasions to stay away from the slippery slope known as Grand Cru Burgundy.
Tonight I slide further down the hill.
I had never tasted a mature Richebourg before tonight.
This producer is very "old school" which was fine with me.
An "ah-so" removed the cork without incident.
The color of the wine was ruby with only a slight amount of bricking at the rim.
The nose was captivating from the start with mushrooms, damp earth, and a slight anise smell.
Nice acidity and the typical earthiness you would expect was present on the palate.
After about 30 minutes, a sweetness of fruit lingered in your mouth as the finish lasted a good 45-60 seconds.
This is definitely a food wine and it paired absolutely beautifully with dry aged squab.
In fact, this may have been the best pairing I have ever had with mature Burgundy (even better than duck).
It took me over 15 years to achieve my Burgundy epiphany.
I definitely should have listened to my many mentors and stayed far away from this devilish region.
All I can say is it is now too late.
"(Wine Spectator forum notes) Drink now - 2027.
Very bin soiled label.
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