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. — 23 days ago

Michael Mugmon

9.1

I've finally made it. — 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 — 5 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. — 9 months ago

Neal Ferry

8.9

Charles Shaw, Charles Smith…whatever very good — 4 years ago

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Jamal Jaffer

9.0

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

ScottandTina

9.1

Great with kung pao — a year ago

Brenda Lambert

9.1

Not bad for “2 buck Chuck”! — 3 years ago

Morgan Goldberg

10

Had with 1000 day aged gouda, very good, $3.99 — 4 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. — 5 years ago