Her Mir Tage

9.6

Charles Noellat 1976 Richebourg

Each bottle opened is one less in existence; without it, there would be no subsequent legends of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti or Henri Jayer.

Aged yet remarkably robust—it’s surprising how well this bottle has been preserved.

· After opening for half an hour: notes of honey, dried rose petals, and dried preserved fruits.
· After an hour: aromas of red dates, cinnamon, and a hint of spices.
· Overall impression: The fruit profile still dominates, with no woody notes emerging. The structure of Richebourg remains present, showing a rounded, ripe fruit character.

The year 1976 was renowned for its "hot, dry summer." The growing season offered ideal conditions—plenty of sunshine, high temperatures, and almost no damage from hail or other severe weather. These conditions led to perfect grape ripening. The wine is full-bodied and lush, with mature, soft tannins and very ripe, almost jam-like red fruit flavors (such as ripe cherry and strawberry jam). It still has aging potential, and this bottle retains well-balanced acidity.

What’s more, 1976 saw the famous "Judgment of Paris"—a tasting that broke the myth of the Old World’s invincibility, reshaped the hierarchy of the wine world, and established New World regions (especially California) on the international stage. It truly shows how fascinating blind tastings can be!

Next time, I’d love to try a 1976 California wine and compare the experience. — 9 months ago

Morgan Goldberg

10

Had with 1000 day aged gouda, very good, $3.99 — 5 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

Pale Lemon in colour. Some initial caramel notes, light fruited and light weight from the cool climate Orange district. On the palate under ripe nectarine with grapefruit notes - quite a delicate Chardonnay with light acids. Has Medium intensity for Its light palate weight. Philip Shaw has quite the CV as a winemaker. From Chief Winemaker at the huge Lindemans, headhunted by the Oatleys to be Chief Winemaker at Rosemount which became a world wide brand before being sold to Southcorp (now Treasury) for a fortune to the Oatleys, and a stint with Treasury all the while developing his vineyard at Orange now run by his sons and he has gone on to his next venture. He has collected International Winemaker of the Year twice in 1988 and 2000. — 6 years ago

Yen Boubel

10

The aroma is spectacular! A fragrance of slightly candied lemon and lemon curd welcome you in followed by hits of lemon grass, crisp green apple, and a slight minerality. The mouthfeel is surprisingly creamy with initial flavors of lemon, lemon curd, sun baked apple, and a slight creaminess. A bit a residual sweetness balanced out this wine but the acidity still shines. Charles Shaw has done it again with another spectacular wine! For $3 my only question is, should I get only a case next time or two? - Ryan, this one is for you! Cheers 🍷 — 7 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

A lovely aromatic perfume showing cherry and some stemmy characters but more fruit driven than gamey earthy notes. A medium + intensity palate - supple and smooth. Not built for extended cellaring. A delicious wine and since 2012 has put Tasmanian Pinot on the International stage being a favourite of Jancis Robinson. Owned by Shaw and Smith and vinified in the Adelaide Hills would you believe. I was talking to the Tolpuddle viticulturist in Launceston last Saturday who said it takes only 24 hours for the grapes to get from the Coal River in Tasmania in refrigerated containers, by truck and ship to the winery in Adelaide Hills South Australia. They have found the cooling of the grapes has added to the quality of the wine. Suckling has just given the 2017 vintage 99 points - Good Luck getting a bottle when it is released in mid September!! Drank my last bottle 45 weeks later on 13th June 2019 and it was amazing. At its peak. Perfect balance of whole bunch influence, restrained oak and savoury red fruits. An annual purchase for me and 96 points on this latest tasting. — 8 years ago

Brian Kostreba

9.0

I just opened a 2011 Robert Shaw merlot it was not bad to my amazement. I stored it for 13 to 14 years. I thought I would be pouring it out. It had a very nice taste. — a year ago

Brenda Lambert

9.1

Not bad for “2 buck Chuck”! — 4 years ago

Jamal Jaffer

9.0

yes u know it u love it its the one :) — 5 years ago

Daniel Mark

9.8

Finally found a crisp dry rose that isn’t sweet (as far as roses go) definitely repeat now that summer is here — 6 years ago

ScottandTina

10

A favorite dryer red — 7 years ago

ashley

9.2

Not bad for the price — 7 years ago

Rhyes Adoh

9.0

Buttery.. nice — 8 years ago

David Walser

9.5

Had to transfer the wine into an empty French Merlot bottle (the only included red wine at this all inclusive resort, think Charles Shaw) then sneak it into our Valentine dinner, self-served Home Town Buffer style. Joker glass didn't do this wine justice. Awesome beach location but not the best Valentine dinner experience. Was a wonderful wine experience after 4 nights of cheap Merlot. — 8 years ago

ScottandTina

9.1

Great with kung pao — 2 years ago

Bradley Randel

9.0

Great for the price — 3 years ago

Neal Ferry

8.9

Charles Shaw, Charles Smith…whatever very good — 5 years ago

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Rachel Donahue

9.5

I actually really like this wine. Simple. Nothing fancy. Just a nice glass at the end of the day. — 6 years ago

Ellen Clifford

9.0

An over-deliverer always, that Charles Smith. I suppose when your name is that close to Charles Shaw you had probably better show up on point. Smith’s wines though—dependably tasty, more complex than your average bear which is saying something because bears are in fact fascinating mammals. Anyway. You know what else? This is a rosé of Pinot Gris aka Grigio ooooh. Tropical and a bit of funk and stone. It’s a disco-themed dance party. Which is a great party. I stand behind this statement. — 7 years ago

Justin Kline

9.0

This was an already opened bottle that belonged to my father-in-law who passed away one week ago from today. I may be a bit generous on my rating given the situation. — 7 years ago

Diana Sabo

9.0

Nice and light. Enjoyed on March 29, 2018 — 8 years ago