Domaine Anne Gros
Richebourg Grand Cru
Richebourg Grand Cru
2022
Vintage
Varietal
Pinot Noir
ABV
Where it is, July 2026
At Peak: in the heart of its drinking window (2025-2044).
In 2026, the Domaine Anne Gros Richebourg Grand Cru 2022 is entering the early stages of a 20-year peak window that opened in 2025 and runs through 2044 - the wine is just beginning to unfurl the full complexity that its exceptional vintage character and terroir promise. The 2022 Cote de Nuits growing season produced wines of remarkable vibrancy and fruit purity that Wine Spectator rated 98 points Classic, and the Richebourg grand cru climat has always been one of the most marine-mineral of Vosne-Romanee's extraordinary lineup, the terroir's oyster shell and iron undertone amplifying the 2022 vintage's generosity into something genuinely complex. In 2026, the wine is approachable by grand cru Burgundy standards: the tannins have begun to integrate, the primary fruit concentration is still brilliantly intense, and the early secondary notes of dried flower and mineral complexity are just beginning to layer in. This is a wine at the start of a long conversation rather than at its conclusion. Patient cellaring through 2030 will reveal the wine's full depth, but those who open a bottle in 2026 will find a Richebourg of exceptional vitality and aromatic presence. Discover more from the broader regional tradition via our [Burgundy region guide](/wines/region/burgundy) or explore outstanding [Pinot Noir](/wines/varietal/pinot-noir) across our cellar.
The ‘22 Richebourg Grand Cru.
At the dawn of its 20-year peak window, the Anne Gros Richebourg 2022 delivers the exceptional Cote de Nuits vintage's promise: vibrant, complex, marine-mineral grand cru built for decades.
Drinking window
Tasting note
Deep ruby with garnet flickers at the rim, the color showing the Richebourg grand cru's characteristic density in a vintage of exceptional extraction quality. The nose is immediate and complex: black cherry and red plum arrive first, followed quickly by the distinctive marine-mineral note that is the signature of the Richebourg lieu-dit, a quality reminiscent of oyster shell and crushed slate that no other Vosne-Romanee grand cru delivers quite so persistently. The 2022 vintage's rainfall break in late June, after weeks of summer heat, preserved an extraordinary freshness in the aromatics, and the wine reveals itself in layers rather than announcing everything at once. On the palate, the fruit concentration is dense and convincing: black cherry fruit is the dominant register, supported by waves of red currant and a subtle dried-flower quality that hints at the wine's future complexity. Fine-grained, well-integrated tannins provide structure without interrupting the wine's considerable silk, and the acidity is precise and refreshing, extending through to a long, mineral-laced finish that concludes on the iron and oyster-shell terroir note that the great Richebourgs all carry. The finish suggests decades of development ahead, and there is already more than enough complexity here to justify opening a bottle in 2026.
The 2022 vintage
The 2022 growing season in Vosne-Romanee was defined by a dramatic summer of extremes that ultimately produced one of the most celebrated vintages in recent Burgundy memory. After a dry, warm start to summer that raised concerns about vine stress and premature ripening, a significant rainfall event arrived in late June that gave the vines the hydric reserve needed to withstand continued heat through August. The result was a vintage of remarkable balance: concentration from the warm summer, freshness preserved by the timely June rainfall, and fruit purity that the Richebourg terroir's naturally high drainage amplified into something exceptional. Wine Spectator rated the 2022 Cote de Nuits at 98 points Classic, describing reds that are vibrant, complex, balanced, and full of fruit. For the Richebourg grand cru specifically, the late-June rainfall arrived precisely when the vines' hydric needs were greatest, setting the stage for a harvest of extraordinary concentration and genuine terroir expression.
About Domaine Anne Gros
Domaine Anne Gros, founded and directed by Anne Gros from her base in Vosne-Romanee, is among the Cote de Nuits's most celebrated addresses for grand cru Pinot Noir. Anne Gros assumed full control of the family estate in the 1990s and has built it into one of Burgundy's most sought-after producers. Her winemaking philosophy centers on minimal intervention, native yeast fermentation, and restrained use of new oak at 35 to 50 percent for grand cru wines, with the goal of transparency to terroir rather than imposing a house style. Her Richebourg holding, a parcel within the grand cru's most prized upper section, receives 18 months of elevage in barrel before bottling without fining or filtration. The result is a Richebourg of exceptional purity and site-driven character that speaks directly to what the lieu-dit delivers in its finest expressions.
From the cellar: pair with
Pigeon breast with cherry reduction and beetroot
Richebourg's pronounced marine-mineral note and fine-grained tannins frame the iron-rich beetroot and dark cherry reduction without competing; the 2022's fruit intensity matches the gamey depth of pigeon breast precisely.
Roast duck breast with black currant jus
The 2022's dense black cherry fruit and fine-grained tannin structure engage duck breast's richness head-on; the wine's oyster-shell mineral finish cuts through the fat with precision and refreshes the palate.
Aged Brillat-Savarin triple-cream cheese
The 2022's vibrant, high-extract acidity refreshes the palate between bites of the dense butter-fat triple cream; Richebourg's iron-mineral finish provides the structural contrast the cheese's richness demands.
Service & cellaring
- Serving Temp
- 60-62F (16-17C)
- Decanting
- Decant 90 minutes to 2 hours in 2026. At early peak, aeration opens the marine-mineral complexity dramatically; serve in a wide-bowl Burgundy decanter at 60-62F.
- Cellar Storage
- 55F (13C), 60-70% humidity, bottle on its side.
The drinking window on this bottle is calculated with the Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) v1.0, a 10-factor model. Try the free drinking window calculator on any wine, or read when to drink wine for the practical signals.
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Frequently Asked
When is the Anne Gros Richebourg 2022 at its best?
The 2022 entered its drinking window in 2023 and reached peak in 2025; in 2026 it is at the very start of a 20-year prime window running through 2044. Early peak drinking in 2026 is rewarding - the wine is expressive and generous - but holding until 2030-2035 will reveal additional layers of tertiary complexity as the grand cru terroir's full mineral depth begins to emerge. The 2022 vintage's WS 98 Classic rating and naturally high acidity guarantee excellent development over time.
Does the Anne Gros Richebourg 2022 need decanting?
Decant for 90 minutes to 2 hours in 2026. The 2022 is at the early peak stage where aeration makes a significant difference: the wine opens dramatically over the first hour, revealing the full complexity of its marine-mineral terroir signature and the 2022 vintage's vibrant fruit concentration. A wide-bowl Burgundy decanter works best; serve at 60 to 62 degrees Fahrenheit for the clearest expression of the terroir character.
What foods pair best with the Anne Gros Richebourg 2022?
The Richebourg 2022's marine-mineral terroir signature, dense fruit concentration, and fine-grained tannin structure make it an exceptional food wine. Game birds such as pigeon or squab showcase the wine's oyster-shell mineral note most dramatically. Duck preparations with fruit-based reductions echo the wine's black cherry intensity. Aged triple-cream cheeses provide a luxurious contrast to the wine's vibrant acid structure. Avoid very lean proteins that cannot match the wine's density and concentration.
How should I cellar this wine and are there alternatives to consider?
Store at 55 degrees Fahrenheit, 60 to 70 percent humidity, bottle on its side. The 2022 Richebourg will continue evolving through 2035-2040 before entering its full expression window, with the hard decline not expected until 2052. For a direct vintage comparison at the same estate, the Anne Gros Richebourg 2021 on Cellared is a natural companion piece: the 2021 is a cooler, more restrained vintage that offers the same terroir signature through a different seasonal lens.
How does Richebourg compare to other Vosne-Romanée grand crus?
Richebourg sits at the northwestern edge of Vosne-Romanee's grand cru cluster and delivers a distinctly different character from Romanee-Conti or La Tache. Where those vineyards produce wines of silk and aromatic elevation, Richebourg is typically the most structured and marine-mineral of the great Vosne grand crus, with an oyster-shell and iron quality unique to its clay-heavy soils. In the hands of Anne Gros, whose parcel lies in the prized upper section of the lieu-dit, Richebourg delivers that mineral precision alongside exceptional fruit density, making it arguably the most food-friendly of the Vosne grand crus.