1990 Domaine Méo-Camuzet Richebourg Grand Cru

The Méo style of emphasizing a blend of power and finesse works extremely well in a vintage like 1990 and this is wonderfully expressive with its seductive blend of primary and secondary aromas and ripe, balanced and stunningly complex finish. I especially like the intensity and focus of the flavors and this is a picture perfect example of power without weight. Beautiful juice.

The Richebourg is not that much better than the Vosne-Romanee-Cros Parantoux, Les Brulees, or the Nuits St.-Georges-Les Boudots. It does boast more fragrance, as well as more of a floral component in its sweet aromas of black fruits, toasty new oak, minerals, and roasted fruits. Impeccably made, with medium to full body, good tannins, crisp acidity, and a long, luscious finish, it can be drunk now or cellared for 10-12 years. These are the finest wines the Domaine Meo-Camuzet has yet produced. I am also delighted to say that in addition to practicing a severe crop thinning in 1990, the domaine bottled their wines naturally with no filtration. Importer: Martine's Wines, San Rafael, CA.

The Richebourg is not that much better than the Vosne-Romanee-Cros Parantoux, Les Brulees, or the Nuits St.-Georges-Les Boudots. It does boast more fragrance, as well as more of a floral component in its sweet aromas of black fruits, toasty new oak, minerals, and roasted fruits. Impeccably made, with medium to full body, good tannins, crisp acidity, and a long, luscious finish, it can be drunk now or cellared for 10-12 years.||These are the finest wines the Domaine Meo-Camuzet has yet produced. I am also delighted to say that in addition to practicing a severe crop thinning in 1990, the domaine bottled their wines naturally with no filtration. Wine Advocate.October, 1992