2005 Domaine Anne Gros, Richebourg Grand Cru 1x750ml

Robert Parker 94

The 2005 Richebourg Grand Cru marks the transition to the domaine’s contemporary style, wafting from the glass with a rich and fruit-driven bouquet of cassis, plums and black raspberries that’s framed by a lavish application of creamy new oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, dense and concentrated, with a deep and fleshy profile that’s still quite wrapped up in its fine-grained tannic chassis, buttressed by tangy acids. In its impactful, modernist style it’s quite a success, though it’s still several years away from prime-time drinking. [William Kelley, 17/07/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2023-2040

Vinous 96+

Good deep red-ruby. Pungent dark raspberry, violet, bitter chocolate and orange zest on the nose. The palate explodes with urgent crushed berry, floral and mineral flavors, showing great richness but none of the obvious warm side of the vintage. The palate-staining, mounting finish, still a bit brooding, features noble tannins and lingering notes of dark fruits, flowers and licorice. These wines have all turned out at the high end of my projected ratings a year ago and should be cellar treasures. [Stephen Tanzer, 03/01/2008]