2013 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Corton Grand Cru, Prince Florent de Merode, Case of 6 btls

A very fresh and expressive nose features notes of dried flowers, pungent earth, plum, dark berries and plenty of the sauvage. I was impressed by the texture of the broad-shouldered and muscular flavors that possess very good volume and ample punch on the complex, balanced and impressively persistent finish. This cuvee is definitely improving as the viticultural changes have been implemented and it's not hard to believe that it won't be too long before the Corton catches, if not necessarily surpasses, the Ech in terms of wine quality. This is more impressive than it might otherwise seem because the Echezeaux has itself made significant progress over the last 5 vintages. (BH)" (January 2016)
Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Corton Grand Cru, Prince Florent de Merode