The 2013 Richebourg is 100% destemmed with 50% new oak. The new oak is prominent on the nose, although it does not obscure the intensity on the fruit underneath. The palate is medium-bodied with lithe tannins, very well- judged acidity, a touch of salted licorice suddenly popping up on the complex finish. This is not a powerful Richebourg, more feminine and poised, but I agree with Thibault that it will build during the remainder of its élevage and it already has a very long tail on the aftertaste.