{"title":"Domaine De La Romanée-Conti - DRC Wine","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2019 Romanée-Conti Grand Cru is a wine that brought tears to my eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e.”\u003cbr\u003e- RobertParker.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“\u003cstrong\u003eBurgundy doesn't get any better than this\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Allen Meadows for BurgHound (01\/2021)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen thinking of the most exclusive and prestigious wine estates in the world, there’s one name that instantly comes to mind – \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDomaine de la Romanée Conti\u003c\/strong\u003e. This legendary estate, often referred to as DRC, by fans, and “\u003cstrong\u003eThe Domaine\u003c\/strong\u003e” by the owners, has earned its place as one of the most prestigious and sought-after wine producers globally. We will explore the rich history, exceptional terroir, and exquisite wines that make Domaine de la Romanée-Conti an iconic name in the world of fine wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA History of Prestige \u0026amp; Intrigue\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe roots of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti date back to the 13th century when it was founded by monks from the Saint-Vivant de Vergy monastery. Over the centuries, the estate changed hands several times, witnessing the ebb and flow of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe legacy of “\u003cstrong\u003eThe Domaine\u003c\/strong\u003e” is deeply intertwined with the fascinating history of its flagship vineyard, Romanée-Conti. In 1600 the vineyard was placed into the care of the Croonembourge family and 30 years later it adopted the Romanée name. The Croonembourges were responsible for immensely expanding the land, including purchasing the La Tâche appellation now known as one of the estates' most sought-after wines. A century later, in 1760, “Conti” was added to the Domaine’s name, reflecting its ownership by Louis François, the Prince of Conti. A curious twist of history saw the somewhat greedy Prince hoard the vineyard's precious wines, refusing to share them at his lavish parties nor with his closest friends and family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1869, Jacques-Marie \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDuvault-Blochet\u003c\/strong\u003e acquired the estate, leading to the establishment of the Société-Civile du Domaine de la Romanée-Conti to navigate Napoleonic inheritance laws. Today, DRC is owned by the \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ede Villaine\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLeroy\u003c\/strong\u003e families, with \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBertrand de Villaine\u003c\/strong\u003e overseeing the estate since \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAubert de Villaine\u003c\/strong\u003e stepped down from his position of 48 years as co-director, revealing that he assumed an advisory position at the estate as of January 1, 2022. The co-direction of the estate was taken over by \u003cstrong\u003ePerrine Fenal\u003c\/strong\u003e, who succeeded Henry-Frédéric Roch in 2018, and Aubert's nephew, Bertrand de Villaine, a member of the domaine since 2008.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePerrine Fenal is the daughter of the well-known landowner\u003cstrong\u003e Lalou Bize-Leroy\u003c\/strong\u003e, who is\u003cstrong\u003e co-owner of Romanée-Conti\u003c\/strong\u003e and was its managing director from 1974 to 1992. When Perrine isn’t making her way down to the domaine in Vosne, she resides in beautiful Geneva, Switzerland with her family. She may not have established a prominent wine persona yet, besides \u003cstrong\u003eco-directing the most prestigious estate in the world\u003c\/strong\u003e, however, she has been described as a strong character with a great sense of smell and an accomplished writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePerfection at a Cost\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe allure of DRC wines has also come with its challenges, as they are one of the most frequently counterfeited bottles in the world. The Domaine has weathered criminal plots and high-profile imitations, notably the case of Rudy Kurniawan, a fraudster known as \"Dr. Conti.\" Despite these challenges, DRC remains a symbol of prestige and quality and though a label may be copiable, the essence of flavor and aroma of these wines are not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Essence – The Terroir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne cannot discuss Domaine de la Romanée-Conti without delving into its exceptional terroir. The estate spans 28 hectares (69 acres) of Grand Cru vineyard and is home to some of the most coveted vineyards in the world. The jewel in its crown is the Romanée-Conti Grand Cru, a mere 1.8 hectares of Pinot Noir vines that produce some of the rarest and most expensive wines globally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReferred to as the \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrand Cru Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e by Aubert \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ede Villaine\u003c\/strong\u003e, it enjoys a \"perfect eco-system\" conducive to fine wine production. Elements such as drainage, pedology, soil depth, microbiological activity, and air movement collectively contribute to what de Villaine describes as the Burgundy miracle. Additional factors in the vineyard include high-density plantings, an average vine age of around 40 years, plowing, low yields, the utilization of compost, and unique plant material largely propagated through a massal selection from La Romanée-Conti itself, where the vines remained ungrafted until 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe vineyards are situated on the renowned Côte de Nuits, where the limestone-rich soils contribute to the wines' finesse, complexity, and aging potential. The region's cool climate and moderate rainfall create the ideal conditions for cultivating the delicate Pinot Noir grape, the sole grape variety used in the red wines. DRC's vineyards lie on a UNESCO World Heritage site, standing as a testament to their historical and cultural significance. Bertrand played a pivotal role in securing this prestigious recognition for the Domaine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Art of Winemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInside the cellar, minimal intervention takes precedence. DRC employs whole bunch fermentation, with the percentage varying between 100 percent in excellent vintages like 1999 and 2005, and 50 percent in challenging ones such as 2004. Natural yeasts are used, tannin extraction is as gentle as possible, and all wines (except for the Corton) undergo aging in new oak. The aging process, typically lasting 18 to 24 months, further refines the wines, allowing them to develop the nuanced characteristics that define Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. After a single use, these barrels are sold at half price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe vineyards are hand-tended, and harvesting is done manually, ensuring that only the finest grapes make their way into the winery. The estate's commitment to low yields further concentrates the flavors and aromas in the grapes, resulting in wines of unparalleled depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGlobal DRC Wine Icons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe portfolio of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti includes several exceptional wines, each a true masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRomanée-Conti Grand Cru \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe crown jewel of DRC wine, the Romanée-Conti Grand Cru, is a wine that commands reverence. Produced from a minuscule plot in the heart of the Romanée-Conti vineyard, this Pinot Noir masterpiece is known for its ethereal complexity, silky texture, and harmonious blend of red fruit, floral, and earthy notes. A rare gem, the Romanée-Conti is the pinnacle of Burgundian winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLa Tâche Grand Cru \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLa Tâche is a symphony of elegance and power. With vines averaging 50 years of age, this Pinot Noir showcases a rich tapestry of flavor-intense dark fruit, spice, and a subtle minerality. The velvety texture and a seamless balance of tannins contribute to the wine's exceptional aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRichebourg Grand Cru \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA powerful and structured wine, Richebourg embodies the bold and robust side of Pinot Noir, showcasing dark fruit flavors and a firm tannic backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Romanée-St-Vivant Grand Cru \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith a blend of floral, fruity, and spicy notes, this Pinot Noir is both vibrant and sophisticated. The complexity and finesse make it a captivating choice for those who appreciate the subtleties of Burgundian wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrands-Echézeaux Grand Cru\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Grand Cru from the heart of the Côte de Nuits offers a captivating interplay of red and black fruit flavors. The wine's structure and depth, coupled with velvety tannins, make it a compelling expression of the unique terroir it hails from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEchézeaux Grand Cru \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis wine exhibits a perfect balance of fruit and spice, with a seductive aroma that evolves into a harmonious palate of red berries and subtle earthy notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile Domaine Romanée-Conti is internationally celebrated for its iconic red wines, the domaine also boasts a collection of \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewhite wines\u003c\/strong\u003e that embody the same dedication to excellence and precision winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMontrachet Grand Cru \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAt the zenith of DRC's white wine portfolio is the Montrachet Grand Cru, a Chardonnay that rivals the finest whites in the world. Sourced from a tiny parcel within the revered Montrachet vineyard, this wine offers an unrivaled combination of opulence and precision. Expect a symphony of citrus, stone fruit, and mineral notes, with a creamy texture and a finish that lingers on the palate. Montrachet is a testament to DRC's mastery of both red and white winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCorton-Charlemagne Grand Cru \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSourced from the prestigious Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru vineyard, this Chardonnay reflects the unique characteristics of its terroir with finesse. The inaugural vintage was 2019. The wine boasts a brilliant golden hue and unfolds a bouquet of citrus, orchard fruit, and subtle mineral undertones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEverlasting Excellence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDomaine de la Romanée-Conti stands as a legendary shining example of the artistry and dedication of its winemakers and exceptional terroir. The combination of perfect soil, meticulous winemaking, and a commitment to quality has elevated “The Domaine” to icon status in the world of fine wines. While the wines may be scarce and elusive, their allure is undeniable, making Domaine de la Romanée-Conti an enduring symbol and gift of excellence in the realm of winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"drc-grands-echezeaux-2006-750ml","title":"2006 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru, Bottle (750ml)","description":"BH94 \"As it usually is relative to the Echézeaux, the restrained nose is distinctly more reserved but classier with a wonderfully intense and layered nose that is more floral still while offering up a variety of spice notes, including anise, clove and soy that can also be found on the pure and sleekly muscled flavors that possess real drive, indeed this does a slow but sure build from the mid-palate on through the explosive finish. This is an interesting wine in that the natural robustness of a fine GE is present but the natural elegance of the vintage tames it somewhat and one could quite accurately describe the '06 GE as robustly elegant yet distinctly understated and not be wrong. Despite the elegance, this will need plenty of cellar time. (Drink starting 2021)\" AM for BH Mar 2009","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962792226875,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DRGE-0750-2006-F0L0C0","price":3395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BURDRCDRGE-0750-2006-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1742521349"},{"product_id":"drc-grands-echezeaux-2007-750ml","title":"2007 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru, Bottle (750ml)","description":"\"The Domaine de La Romanee-Conti 2007 Grands-Echezeaux exhibits a rich, roasted meat dimension to parallel its sweetness of ripe red raspberry and cherry, with hints of vanilla and caramel adding a confectionary hint, and a flatteringly plush, creamy texture. Cardamom, soy, and ginger add pungency and savor to a long, layered finishing melange. Follow it for at least 10-12 years\" DS for TWA Jun 2010 \u003cbr\u003eDomaine de la Romanee-Conti, Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962792390715,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DRGE-0750-2007-F0L0C0","price":3395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BURDRCDRGE-0750-2007-F0L0C0_055f30a3-39ae-41a2-b894-50652153b8c0.jpg?v=1695335506"},{"product_id":"drc-st-vivant-2004-750ml","title":"2004 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, Bottle (750ml)","description":"A deft touch of wood frames exuberantly expressive and luxurious black fruit nose nuanced by a huge range of spices including anise, clove and cinnamon with notes of tea and hoisin as well. The moderately full flavors are sappy, rich and sweet with ample volume and a palate drenching finish that benefits from an underlying sense of vibrancy. There is real energy here, which seems to collect and focus the flavors. Terrific stuff and exceptionally long and the only aspect that prevents this from catching the Richebourg is that it doesn't quite have the same degree of phenolic ripeness.\" (BH)\u003cbr\u003eDomaine de la Romanee-Conti, Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962852323387,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DRSV-0750-2004-F0L0C0","price":3695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BURDRCDRSV-0750-2004-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1591930865"},{"product_id":"drc-richebourg-2009-750ml","title":"2009 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Richebourg Grand Cru, Bottle (750ml)","description":"AG 97+ \"I am surprised by how good the 2009 Richebourg is at this stage. Swaths of tannin frame an explosive core of fruit in a Burgundy endowed with a real sense of gravitas. The radiance and ripeness of the year has filled out the wine nicely, yet the 2009 remains a quintessentially powerful, substantial wine that will last decades. Although the 2009 is many years away from peaking, it is a real joy to catch it at this early stage. (AG)\" (March 2016)\u003cbr\u003eDomaine de la Romanee-Conti, Richebourg Grand Cru","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32964163436603,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DRRI-0750-2009-F0L0C0","price":4595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BURDRCDRRI-0750-2009-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1591930938"},{"product_id":"drc-echezeaux-2010-750ml","title":"2010 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Echezeaux Grand Cru, Bottle (750ml)","description":"BH94 \"Exuberant and ripe spicy purple fruit also exhibits distinct floral and warm earth nuances that go on to suffuse the rich and finely detailed medium-bodied flavors that possess excellent underlying tension before terminating in a focused, intense and gorgeously long finish. This is pure silk and lace but the really impressive aspect of this wine is just how much depth it has. A sublime knockout, particularly by the usual standards of this wine.\" AM for BH Jan 2013","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32964430200891,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DREC-0750-2010-F0L0C0","price":3495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BURDRCDREC-0750-2010-F0L0C0_8bacbad9-cbce-4849-824d-0482e8e669c1.jpg?v=1682980069"},{"product_id":"drc-echezeaux-2010-6-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2010 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Echezeaux Grand Cru, Case of 6 btls [Banded]","description":"BH94 \"Exuberant and ripe spicy purple fruit also exhibits distinct floral and warm earth nuances that go on to suffuse the rich and finely detailed medium-bodied flavors that possess excellent underlying tension before terminating in a focused, intense and gorgeously long finish. This is pure silk and lace but the really impressive aspect of this wine is just how much depth it has. A sublime knockout, particularly by the usual standards of this wine.\" AM for BH Jan 2013","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32964436361275,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DREC-PK06-2010-F0L0C0","price":21950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BURDRCDREC-PK06-2010-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1590287457"},{"product_id":"drc-richebourg-2007-1-5l","title":"2007 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Richebourg Grand Cru, Magnum (1.5L)","description":"A much more restrained, even taciturn nose that is actually quite ripe, spicy, fresh and diaphanous features primarily floral infused red berry, mineral and Asian spice aromas that merge gracefully into supple, round and tautly muscled broad-shouldered flavors that are almost as pure as those of the RSV, all wrapped in a detailed, focused and almost painfully intense finish brimming with minerality and striking length. This is a karate champion of a wine that isn't especially big but the power and authority of the punch is hard to believe. I suspect that despite the fact that the '07 Riche will not be a long distance runner by the standards that are typical here, this will be a late bloomer in terms of permitting a true assessment of its character and potential, meaning at least a decade.\" (BH)\u003cbr\u003eDomaine de la Romanee-Conti, Richebourg Grand Cru","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32964546592827,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DRRI-1500-2007-F0L0C0","price":9500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BURDRCDRRI-1500-2007-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1774627408"},{"product_id":"drc-montrachet-2011-750ml","title":"2011 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Montrachet Grand Cru, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP97 \"The Montrachet was picked on 6 September at a respectable 37.1hl\/ha. Lucid in colour, perhaps a little deeper than expected, it has a multi-faceted nose that you have to monitor over one hour. Hints of almond and butterscotch emerge at first, then salted caramel, pralines and peach skin. It is mercurial and utterly alluring. The palate is intense on the entry and immediately expresses a sense of vitality and tension. This Montrachet is suffused with great weight in the mouth with subtle touches of orange peel, almond and hazelnut that ebb with time. It mellows in the glass but never dispensing with one iota of tension, yet seeming if anything to gain in volume. This epitomizes great Montrachet. 265 cases produced. Drink 2016-2030+. (NM)\" (February 2014)\u003cbr\u003eDomaine de la Romanee-Conti, Montrachet Grand Cru","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32964801036347,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DRMO-0750-2011-F0L0C0","price":9950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BURDRCDRMO-0750-2011-F0L0C0_19e5798e-ad45-4155-9f21-40680bf16364.jpg?v=1681947484"},{"product_id":"drc-echezeaux-2013-750ml","title":"2013 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Echezeaux Grand Cru, Bottle (750ml)","description":"A beautifully spicy if distinctly reticent nose features notes of cassis, plum, violets, lilac, herbal tea and sandalwood. There is excellent richness to the generously proportioned and very suave medium-bodied flavors that deliver fine depth and length on the balanced, focused and attractively vibrant finale that displays just a hint of youthful edginess. While this should age effortlessly it should also be more approachable sooner than the Corton. (BH)\"\u003cbr\u003eDomaine de la Romanee-Conti, Echezeaux Grand Cru","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32965519933499,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DREC-0750-2013-F0L0C0","price":3095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BURDRCDREC-0750-2013-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1610666632"},{"product_id":"drc-grands-echezeaux-2013-750ml","title":"2013 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru, Bottle (750ml)","description":"VM94 \"Healthy dark red. An initial note of reduction dissipated to reveal sexy scents of raspberry, blueberry, smoky minerals and Oriental spices. Densely packed and vibrant, with concentrated berry fruit accented by pepper and spices from the stems. Firm tannins will support slow development in bottle. There's way more inner-mouth tension and eclat here than I found in the Echezeaux. An outstanding vintage for this bottling.\" ST for VM Nov 2015 \u003cbr\u003eDomaine de la Romanee-Conti, Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32965520064571,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DRGE-0750-2013-F0L0C0","price":3295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BURDRCDRGE-0750-2013-F0L0C0_273cf8b3-f564-4363-a5fb-36a320de05ca.jpg?v=1663351443"},{"product_id":"drc-corton-grand-cru-2013-750ml","title":"2013 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Corton Grand Cru, Prince Florent de Merode, Bottle (750ml)","description":"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)\u003cbr\u003eDomaine de la Romanee-Conti, Corton Grand Cru, Prince Florent de Merode","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32965537103931,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DRCO-0750-2013-F0L0C0","price":2695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BURDRCDRCO-0750-2013-F0L0C0_8d0ffb5a-f252-4555-9679-5135486140d7.jpg?v=1742520969"},{"product_id":"drc-la-tache-2011-1-5l","title":"2011 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, La Tache Grand Cru, Magnum (1.5L)","description":"BH 96 \"As it was from cask this is more restrained than usual and it requires aggressive swirling to coax the pure and spicy essence of red berry fruit aromas to emerge from the glass where there is a slight hint of herbal tea present. There is a similar reserve to the distinctly focused and linear flavors that enjoy a seemingly unlimited reserve of dry extract that renders the fine-grained and silky tannins almost invisible at present though I suspect that they will become much more apparent once the baby fat melts away. There is superb complexity and fantastic length and this mineral-driven effort should be capable of drinking well after only 12 years or so of bottle age but require a solid 20 before it's completely mature. While La Tache is almost by definition a superbly elegant wine there is also always an inner core of muscle. In 2011 it seems to have more of the former and a bit less of the latter, indeed this may the first vintage in quite a while where it is ready before the Richebourg.\" (January 2014)\u003cbr\u003eDomaine de la Romanee-Conti, La Tache Grand Cru","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32965849645115,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DRLT-1500-2011-F0L0C0","price":12950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BURDRCDRLT-1500-2011-F0L0C0_8c824ec5-d7b4-4a0a-b3a2-3765171c773b.jpg?v=1768592555"},{"product_id":"drc-echezeaux-2013-6-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2013 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Echezeaux Grand Cru, Case of 6 btls","description":"A beautifully spicy if distinctly reticent nose features notes of cassis, plum, violets, lilac, herbal tea and sandalwood. There is excellent richness to the generously proportioned and very suave medium-bodied flavors that deliver fine depth and length on the balanced, focused and attractively vibrant finale that displays just a hint of youthful edginess. While this should age effortlessly it should also be more approachable sooner than the Corton. (BH)\"\u003cbr\u003eDomaine de la Romanee-Conti, Echezeaux Grand Cru","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32965902827579,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DREC-PK06-2013-F0L0C0","price":18950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BURDRCDREC-PK06-2013-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1724176184"},{"product_id":"drc-grands-echezeaux-2014-750ml","title":"2014 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru, Bottle (750ml)","description":"BH 95 \"Here the expressive nose is even spicier and more floral with its lovely array of rose petal, lilac and lavender scents adding elegance to the mostly dark pinot and earth aromas that are also trimmed in a bit of wood but in this case it is even more subtle. As is virtually always the case this is bigger, richer, more powerful and more muscular with excellent volume to the rich and mouth coating flavors that deliver superb length on the chiseled, robust and hugely long finale. Patience will definitely be required.\" (January 2017)\u003cbr\u003eDomaine de la Romanee-Conti, Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32966044680251,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DRGE-0750-2014-F0L0C0","price":3295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BURDRCDRGE-0750-2014-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1634488411"},{"product_id":"drc-echezeaux-2014-750ml","title":"2014 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Echezeaux Grand Cru, Bottle (750ml)","description":"BH94 \"A wonderfully complex nose features a broad array of spice elements with those of plum, violet, sandalwood and Asian-style tea that are also trimmed in soft wood nuances. There is good punch to the refined, cool and pure medium-bodied flavors that possess better concentration on the balanced, persistent and youthfully austere finale where the only nit is a very subtle hint of warmth. Of all of the wines in the Domaine's portfolio, in my view the Ech is the most improved over the last 10 years and it shows as the 2014 is bigger and more powerful than usual. Drink starting 2029\" \u003cbr\u003eDomaine de la Romanee-Conti, Echezeaux Grand Cru","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32966045368379,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DREC-0750-2014-F0L0C0","price":3095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BURDRCDREC-0750-2014-F0L0C0_c6794605-dc75-4ace-b906-6f9048a25289.jpg?v=1706809294"},{"product_id":"drc-corton-grand-cru-2014-750ml","title":"2014 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Corton Grand Cru, Prince Florent de Merode, Bottle (750ml)","description":"A notably floral nose consists of ripe plum, spice and plenty of earth while being trimmed in all-but-invisible oak. There is good power and muscle to the generously proportioned and notably rich big-bodied flavors that culminate in a robust finish that offers fine depth and length. This is not as concentrated as the best here but it's clear that the vineyard work continues to push the quality level forward each year. (BH)\" (January 2017)\u003cbr\u003eDomaine de la Romanee-Conti, Corton Grand Cru, Prince Florent de Merode","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32966143410235,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DRCO-0750-2014-F0L0C0","price":2695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BURDRCDRCO-0750-2014-F0L0C0_f01f455a-5899-4189-8b0b-d3225b022bbb.jpg?v=1706809270"},{"product_id":"drc-grands-echezeaux-2014-6-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2014 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru, Case of 6 btls","description":"BH 95 \"Here the expressive nose is even spicier and more floral with its lovely array of rose petal, lilac and lavender scents adding elegance to the mostly dark pinot and earth aromas that are also trimmed in a bit of wood but in this case it is even more subtle. As is virtually always the case this is bigger, richer, more powerful and more muscular with excellent volume to the rich and mouth coating flavors that deliver superb length on the chiseled, robust and hugely long finale. Patience will definitely be required.\" (January 2017)\u003cbr\u003eDomaine de la Romanee-Conti, Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32966354403387,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DRGE-PK06-2014-F0L0C0","price":20950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BURDRCDRGE-PK06-2014-F0L0C0_edit.jpg?v=1677104756"},{"product_id":"drc-echezeaux-2014-6-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2014 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Echezeaux Grand Cru, Case of 6 btls [Banded]","description":"BH94 \"A wonderfully complex nose features a broad array of spice elements with those of plum, violet, sandalwood and Asian-style tea that are also trimmed in soft wood nuances. There is good punch to the refined, cool and pure medium-bodied flavors that possess better concentration on the balanced, persistent and youthfully austere finale where the only nit is a very subtle hint of warmth. Of all of the wines in the Domaine's portfolio, in my view the Ech is the most improved over the last 10 years and it shows as the 2014 is bigger and more powerful than usual. Drink starting 2029\" \u003cbr\u003eDomaine de la Romanee-Conti, Echezeaux Grand Cru","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32966357942331,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DREC-PK06-2014-F0L0C0","price":18950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BURDRCDREC-PK06-2014-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1648161484"},{"product_id":"drc-echezeaux-2015-750ml","title":"2015 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Echezeaux Grand Cru, Bottle (750ml)","description":"BH94 \"A wonderfully spicy, fresh and equally ripe nose blends together more deeply pitched notes of plum, violet, sandalwood and hoisin wisps. There is impressive richness to the seductively textured yet quite powerful full-bodied flavors that possess excellent density thanks to the abundant dry extract that does a fine job of buffering the firm but not rigid tannins on the mouthcoating and strikingly long finish. This is built-to-age and like the Corton, this has made huge quality strides over the past ten vintages.\" (January 2018)\u003cbr\u003eDomaine de la Romanee-Conti, Echezeaux Grand Cru","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32966652428347,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DREC-0750-2015-F0L0C0","price":3095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BURDRCDREC-0750-2015-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1591931053"},{"product_id":"drc-echezeaux-2015-6-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2015 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Echezeaux Grand Cru, Case of 6 btls","description":"BH94 \"A wonderfully spicy, fresh and equally ripe nose blends together more deeply pitched notes of plum, violet, sandalwood and hoisin wisps. There is impressive richness to the seductively textured yet quite powerful full-bodied flavors that possess excellent density thanks to the abundant dry extract that does a fine job of buffering the firm but not rigid tannins on the mouthcoating and strikingly long finish. This is built-to-age and like the Corton, this has made huge quality strides over the past ten vintages.\" (January 2018)\u003cbr\u003eDomaine de la Romanee-Conti, Echezeaux Grand Cru","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32966652821563,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DREC-PK06-2015-F0L0C0","price":19950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BURDRCDREC-PK06-2015-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1621030999"},{"product_id":"drc-st-vivant-2016-750ml","title":"2016 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, Bottle (750ml)","description":"AG96 \"The 2016 Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, picked on September 27-28 at 27hL\/ha, has a heavenly, perfumed nose of blackberry, briar, wet limestone, incense and pressed iris flowers, displaying much more fruit intensity than the Corton alongside. There are subtle graphite notes that develop with aeration - the old-school pencil box, though it is never more than a fleeting suggestion. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin and quite rounded in the mouth, and that graphite tincture builds toward the second half. I adore the energy and balletic poise of this Romanee-Saint-Vivant as it deftly fans out toward the finish, exerting grip, but with the softest of touches, and offering deceiving weight and depth. A wine that exudes panache and sophistication. (NM)\" (February 2019)\u003cbr\u003eDomaine de la Romanee-Conti, Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32967059832891,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DRSV-0750-2016-F0L0C0","price":3695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BURDRCDRSV-0750-2016-F0L0C0_9d308e97-5fc5-45e5-a616-f7c16969235c.jpg?v=1592369618"},{"product_id":"drc-corton-grand-cru-2016-750ml","title":"2016 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Corton Grand Cru, Prince Florent de Merode, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP 94 \"Surpassing the 2015 rendition, the 2016 Corton Grand Cru is the finest wine that the Domaine de la Romanee-Conti has produced to date from the holdings of Prince Florent de Merode. Wafting from the glass with notes of cassis, currant leaf, raspberries and menthol, discretely framed by new wood, the wine is medium to full-bodied, velvety and intense, gaining in depth and dimension as it sits in the glass, with tangy underpinning acids and powdery tannins, culminating in a long finish. Aubert de Villaine recounted that the Domaine replanted a third of Corton-Bressandes while also grafting over the Merodes' young vines to their own massal selections of Pinot Fin. While this is built for four decade's evolution in the cellar, the balance and concentration are such that it could be drunk with pleasure in its youth. (WK)\" (January 2019)\u003cbr\u003eDomaine de la Romanee-Conti, Corton Grand Cru, Prince Florent de Merode","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32967139491899,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DRCO-0750-2016-F0L0C0","price":2895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BURDRCDRCO-0750-2016-F0L0C0_b83a3aa6-1554-48a7-8239-8b882f381ca5.jpg?v=1706807117"},{"product_id":"drc-echezeaux-2017-6-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2017 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Echezeaux Grand Cru, Case of 6 btls, [Banded]","description":"JS96 \"The lovely warm-spice and delicate rooty notes pull you into this very elegant and sophisticated red Burgundy that has tons of fine tannin and a firm mineral core. Wonderful textures right through the finely chiseled palate, then a long, extremely steady finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.\" JS Sep 2021","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34830547288223,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DREC-PK06-2017-F0L0C0","price":18950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BURDRCDREC-PK06-2017-F0L0C0_7b7cac87-8ac3-4f71-924b-8aecfcebe5b1.jpg?v=1774469446"},{"product_id":"drc-st-vivant-2017-6-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2017 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, Case of 6 btls","description":"AG98 \"A total stunner, the 2017 Romanée St. Vivant Grand Cru is the most expressive wine in the lineup today. Rich, creamy and so wonderfully textured, the RSV simply has it all. The tannins are present, but they are also matched by tremendous fruit density and pure power. Floral and savory overtones grace the lifted, saline finish. Leaving price aside, if I could only have one wine in this range, it would unquestionably be the RSV. The 2017 is a total knock-out. That’s all there is to it. This fruit was picked on September 10 and 11.\" AG for VM Jul 2020\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDR97 \"Bertrand de Villaine sometimes refers to Romanée-St-Vivant as 'monastic' and there can indeed be a taut, almost ascetic note to the wine when it’s young. This is the tightest and most focused of the 2017s, showing subtle, struck match reduction, chalky top notes and subtle whole bunch aromas of clove and aniseed. The palate is refined, refreshing and almost mouth-watering, with red cherry and wild strawberry fruit, underlying tension and wonderful length.\" TA for DR Jan 2020","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34830547320991,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DRSV-PK06-2017-F0L0C0","price":19950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BURDRCDRSV-PK06-2017-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1758823105"},{"product_id":"drc-corton-grand-cru-2017-750ml","title":"2017 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Corton Grand Cru, Prince Florent de Merode, Bottle (750ml)","description":"WS 94 \"The Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Corton Prince Florent de Merode 2017 features earthy black cherry, spice and iron aromas. Infused with a core of ripe fruit nicely framed by oak, it was fluid and supple, with a long, spicy finish (94 points, non-blind; $820). De Villaine and his team have done a lot of work in the Corton vineyards and the results have shown in the past three vintages. This bottling is a blend of the old vines from Bressandes, Renardes and Clos du Roi. The young vines from each parcel were grafted to the domaine's Pinot Fin selection 10 years ago and their future inclusion in the blend will add another component. (BS)\" (March 2020)\u003cbr\u003eDomaine de la Romanee-Conti, Corton Grand Cru, Prince Florent de Merode","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37737152413879,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DRCO-0750-2017-F0L0C0","price":2795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BURDRCDRCO-0750-2017-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1706807144"},{"product_id":"drc-grands-echezeaux-2017-750ml","title":"2017 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru, Bottle (750ml)","description":"AG96 \"The 2017 Grands-Echezeaux Grand Cru is a pretty big step up in this range, both in terms of depth, power and energy. Here the flavors are dark, while there is quite a bit of tannin lurking beneath. Black cherry, graphite, leather, smoke, spice and menthol infuse the 2017 with tons of virile, somber character.\" AG for VM Mar 2020\u003cbr\u003eDomaine de la Romanee-Conti, Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39253452882103,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DRGE-0750-2017-F0L0C0","price":3295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BURDRCDRGE-0750-2017-F0L0C0.png?v=1618351836"},{"product_id":"drc-echezeaux-2018-6-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2018 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Echezeaux Grand Cru, Case of 6 btls [Banded]","description":"BH94 \"Subtle but perceptible wood toast frames the very ripe yet again quite fresh aromas of poached plum, dark currant and a broad array of spice elements. There is fine density to the bold medium weight plus flavors that brim with dry extract that buffers the beautifully long and youthfully austere finish that flashes a touch of sweetness. This is a big and highly complex Ech, indeed the word robust applies but I very much like the evident development potential, and speaking of which, this is also going to need extended patience.\" Jan 2021\u003cbr\u003eDomaine de la Romanee-Conti, Echezeaux Grand Cru","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40076294881463,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DREC-PK06-2018-F0L0C0","price":18950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BURDRCDREC-PK06-2018-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1675379529"},{"product_id":"drc-st-vivant-2018-6-pack-owc-750ml-banded","title":"2018 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, Case of 6 btls","description":"DR97 \"Romanée-St-Vivant went through malolactic later than the other DRC Grands Crus and was a little more backward and reductive when I tasted it from barrel. Fermented with 90% whole clusters and aged in new wood, it's paler than its stablemates, with refined red berry fruits, focused, mineral-edged acidity and a racy, chalky finish. Transparent winemaking from a site that often produces the domaine's most elegant wine. (Drink between 2026-2038)\" TA for DR Oct 2019\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBH95 \"Here the nose is brooding to the point of being almost mute and requires aggressive swirling to gradually reveal plum liqueur, purple fruit and a variety of subtle spice and floral wisps. There is terrific punch and detail to the middle weight flavors that aren't quite as concentrated or muscular as those of the Grands Echezeaux yet there is still impressive power on the wonderfully long finish. This is somewhat less refined than it usually is, and not quite as spicy either, though by contrast it is more tannic and a wine that also should develop slowly over the next 25 to 30 years. I found the 2018 to be almost atypical in the sense that it's much more powerful and imposing than usual and it doesn't have the refinement either though that may well come with time in bottle. Patience strongly advised.\" AM for BH Jan 2021","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40417781088439,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DRSV-PK06-2018-F0L0C0","price":20950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BURDRCDRSV-PK06-2018-F0L0C0_4d99355a-a8c9-4ad0-b5bb-3964a315bfd2.jpg?v=1768594393"},{"product_id":"drc-st-vivant-2018-750ml","title":"2018 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, Bottle (750ml)","description":"DR97 \"Romanée-St-Vivant went through malolactic later than the other DRC Grands Crus and was a little more backward and reductive when I tasted it from barrel. Fermented with 90% whole clusters and aged in new wood, it's paler than its stablemates, with refined red berry fruits, focused, mineral-edged acidity and a racy, chalky finish. Transparent winemaking from a site that often produces the domaine's most elegant wine. (Drink between 2026-2038)\" TA for DR Oct 2019\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBH95 \"Here the nose is brooding to the point of being almost mute and requires aggressive swirling to gradually reveal plum liqueur, purple fruit and a variety of subtle spice and floral wisps. There is terrific punch and detail to the middle weight flavors that aren't quite as concentrated or muscular as those of the Grands Echezeaux yet there is still impressive power on the wonderfully long finish. This is somewhat less refined than it usually is, and not quite as spicy either, though by contrast it is more tannic and a wine that also should develop slowly over the next 25 to 30 years. I found the 2018 to be almost atypical in the sense that it's much more powerful and imposing than usual and it doesn't have the refinement either though that may well come with time in bottle. Patience strongly advised.\" AM for BH Jan 2021","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40689465688247,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DRSV-0750-2018-F0L0C0","price":3395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BURDRCDRSV-0750-2018-F0L0C0_7edd6957-44a0-48d4-b19e-39741561b648.jpg?v=1703715952"},{"product_id":"drc-corton-grand-cru-2019-750ml","title":"2019 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Corton Grand Cru, Prince Florent de Merode, Bottle (750ml)","description":"DR96 \"Blended fruit from the Prince de Merode parcels, which were partially replanted ten years ago. The young vines were picked first and the fermentation is done almost completely with whole bunches and matured in new casks. In 2019, a powerful wind from the north concentrated all the elements of the grapes and the principal challenge was to not over-extract. The final result is superb, with a supple, forward cassis and plum fruit character, then just a touch of menthol.\" CC for DR Oct 2020\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP95 \"The 2019 Corton Grand Cru has turned out brilliantly in bottle, wafting from the glass with a striking bouquet of dark berries, blood orange, potpourri, exotic spices, cedar and peonies. Full-bodied, layered and velvety, it's deep and concentrated, with lively acids, supple tannins and a penetrating, rose-inflected finish. It's the best Corton that the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti has produced to date.\" WK for TWA Jan 2022\u003cbr\u003eDomaine de la Romanee-Conti, Corton Grand Cru, Prince Florent de Merode","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42981188436205,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DRCO-0750-2019-F0L0C0","price":2895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BURDRCDRCO-0750-2019-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1742520562"},{"product_id":"drc-echezeaux-2019-1-5l","title":"2019 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Echezeaux Grand Cru, Magnum (1.5L)","description":"DR97 \"The 2019 Echézeaux has all of the aromatic charm and dark fruit that this wine normally shows, but it seems more structured and serious than usual. On the palate there is great purity of fruit, but also layers of complexity that usually only develop with time. A truly great vintage of Echézeaux for the domaine.\" CC for DR Oct 2020\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP 95+ - \"Deeper pitched than the domaine's Corton, the 2019 Echezeaux Grand Cru exhibits aromas of blackberries, plums, exotic spices, orange rind and rose hips. Full-bodied, rich and ample, its broad, textural attack segues into a deep and concentrated mid-palate and a long, saline finish. This is a sensual, enveloping, elegantly muscular Echezeaux that has fulfilled all the promise it showed in barrel.\" WK for TWA Jan 2022\u003cbr\u003eDomaine de la Romanee-Conti, Echezeaux Grand Cru","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43377401856237,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DREC-1500-2019-F0L0C0","price":6975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BURDRCDREC-1500-2019-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1770164811"},{"product_id":"drc-echezeaux-2017-1-5l","title":"2017 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Echezeaux Grand Cru, Magnum (1.5L)","description":"JS96 \"The lovely warm-spice and delicate rooty notes pull you into this very elegant and sophisticated red Burgundy that has tons of fine tannin and a firm mineral core. Wonderful textures right through the finely chiseled palate, then a long, extremely steady finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.\" JS Sep 2021","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43951560982765,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DREC-1500-2017-F0L0C0","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BURDRCDREC-1500-2017-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1679095832"},{"product_id":"drc-echezeaux-2018-1-5l","title":"2018 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Echezeaux Grand Cru, Magnum (1.5L)","description":"BH94 \"Subtle but perceptible wood toast frames the very ripe yet again quite fresh aromas of poached plum, dark currant and a broad array of spice elements. There is fine density to the bold medium weight plus flavors that brim with dry extract that buffers the beautifully long and youthfully austere finish that flashes a touch of sweetness. This is a big and highly complex Ech, indeed the word robust applies but I very much like the evident development potential, and speaking of which, this is also going to need extended patience.\" Jan 2021\u003cbr\u003eDomaine de la Romanee-Conti, Echezeaux Grand Cru","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43991708565741,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DREC-1500-2018-F0L0C0","price":6950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BURDRCDREC-1500-2018-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1677870408"},{"product_id":"drc-st-vivant-2020-750ml","title":"2020 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, Bottle (750ml)","description":"AG97+ \"The 2020 Romanée St. Vivant Grand Cru is one of the most surprising wines in this lineup. In many ways, the RSV is the quintessential wine at DRC in 2020, as it captures all the qualities that make this vintage so appealing. Sage, mint, blood orange, chalk and red-toned fruit are all lifted by bright saline notes that lend energy and drive from start to finish. A Burgundy of dynamic energy and precision, the 2020 RSV is quite simply dazzling.\" AG for VM Mar 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBH96 \"A markedly more floral-suffused nose reflects ripe and very fresh notes of lavender, lilac, rose petal and violet on the aromas of both red and dark currant, anise, sandalwood and jasmine tea. There is excellent mid-palate density to surprisingly big-bodied and powerful flavors that conclude in a dusty, youthfully austere and impressively long finish that is shaped by dense but fine-grained tannins. This moderately austere effort is wonderfully classy and exceptionally stylish and is a RSV that should also age gracefully for years.\" AM for BH Jan 2023","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44146588221677,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DRSV-0750-2020-F0L0C0","price":3295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BURDRCDRSV-0750--44z-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1688686766"},{"product_id":"drc-st-vivant-2021-750ml","title":"2021 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP96 \"The 2021 Romanée-St-Vivant Grand Cru is intense and perfumed, soaring from the glass with scents of dark berries, rose petals, orange rind, aromatic bark and coniferous forest. Full-bodied, deep and unctuously textural, with a richly layered core of fruit, it's vibrant and penetrating, concluding with an intensely saline finish that marks it out as the closest relative in the range of the Romanée-Conti itself.\"","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46582099214573,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DRSV-0750-2021-F0L0C0","price":3295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BURDRCDRSV-0750-2021-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1720049538"},{"product_id":"drc-la-tache-2021-750ml","title":"2021 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, La Tache Grand Cru, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP97+ \"The disparity between my score in barrel last year and from bottle this year is an illustration of the vagaries of barrel tasting, as the 2021 La Tâche Grand Cru has benefited immeasurably from a second winter of élevage. If the Saint-Vivant is the cousin of the Romanée-Conti, La Tâche this year is the big brother of the Richebourg, unwinding in the glass with aromas of dark berries and plums mingled with Asian spices, rose petals and coniferous forest and framed by a discreet patina of new oak. Full-bodied, layered and muscular, with a broad, textural attack and an ample core of fruit that conceals a serious chassis of tannin, it's long, resonant and intensely perfumed.\"","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46735020228845,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DRLT-0750-2021-F0L0C0","price":5950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BURDRCDRLT-0750-2021-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1742520323"},{"product_id":"2022-domaine-de-la-romanee-conti-drc-la-tache-grand-cru-bottle-750ml","title":"2022 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, La Tache Grand Cru, Bottle (750ml)","description":"DR100 The 2022 La Tâche was very impressive out of barrel; still, at the time I preferred the Romanée-Conti. I am less certain of this judgement when tasting the wines in bottle. Admittedly it is splitting hairs, but to judge what they show today, the exquisite La Tâche may have edged ahead of even the Romanée-Conti at present. It is a serious wine, substantial and structured; less open than the Richebourg and showing more savoury and spice notes than overt primary fruit, yet it is a wine that is unbelievably dense with flavour and long on the finish. 26,724 bottles produced in 2022.","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48207493857517,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DRLT-0750-2022-F0L0C0","price":5250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BURDRCDRLT-0750-2022-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1753161105"},{"product_id":"2022-domaine-de-la-romanee-conti-drc-richebourg-grand-cru-bottle-750ml","title":"2022 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Richebourg Grand Cru, Bottle (750ml)","description":"AG98 The 2022 Richebourg Grand Cru is magnificent. And I say that as someone who at times struggles to connect with this site. Not this year. Sepia-toned, ample and layered, with mind-blowing balance, the 2022 offers up an exotic mélange of black fruit, gravel, incense, licorice, new leather and whole cluster savoriness, all with its usual reserve of power. The 2022 is quite simply one of the best Richebourgs in recent memory. For those who can, don't miss it!  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nDR98 More impressive now, if possible, than it was from barrel, with more substance, density, and structure, yet it does not lack abundant, nuanced aromas of ripe mulberry and plum fruit. The wine gives an impression of great intensity; there is impressive length and depth of flavour. The domaine has uprooted nearly 0.9ha of the vines in lieu-dit Les Vérroilles, which has increased the concentration of the Richebourg and carried it nearly to the level of the monopoles. 14,526 bottles produced in 2022.","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48207493923053,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DRRI-0750-2022-F0L0C0","price":3975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BURDRCDRRI-0750-2022-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1750264376"},{"product_id":"2022-domaine-de-la-romanee-conti-drc-corton-charlemagne-grand-cru-case-of-3-btls-banded","title":"2022 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Case of 3 Btls [Banded]","description":"DR96 This wine really shows the potential for the Corton-Charlemagne appellation, with luxuriously ripe apple and quince aromas and an edge of acacia flowers and spice. The texture is dense but not heavy – my first impression was that this was a lush, hedonistic wine, yet it never loses sight of balance. The team picks the vineyard in two stages (on 8 and 13 September) to ensure thorough ripeness and the desired acid balance. The result is elegant and complete. It will be enjoyable before the Montrachet and should continue to improve for 20-30 years. 21,086 bottles were produced in 2022. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nAG95 The 2022 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is a creamy, exotic white. Apricot, lemon confit, slate, white flowers and chamomile lend a good bit of flair. Oily and dense, with terrific balance, the Charlemagne is quite the looker. It explodes on the back with a rush of citrus and mineral-laced inflections that leave a lasting impression. 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I would wait another five to seven years before opening and drink over the next 30. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nAG95 The 2022 Echézeaux Grand Cru is absolutely exquisite, not to mention a significant step up in the range. Impossibly silky tannins and deep, penetrating aromatics give the Echézeaux its seductive personality. Medium in body and polished, with phenomenal balance, the Echézeaux shows how compelling the vintage is. There is no heaviness at all, nor any sign of a growing season marked by severe heat and drought.","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49735960821997,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DREC-1500-2022-F0L0C0","price":6950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BURDRCDREC-1500-2022-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1776368720"},{"product_id":"2018-domaine-de-la-romanee-conti-drc-romanee-saint-vivant-grand-cru-bottle-750ml-slightly-scuffed-label","title":"2018 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, Bottle (750ml) [slightly scuffed label]","description":"DR97 \"Romanée-St-Vivant went through malolactic later than the other DRC Grands Crus and was a little more backward and reductive when I tasted it from barrel. Fermented with 90% whole clusters and aged in new wood, it's paler than its stablemates, with refined red berry fruits, focused, mineral-edged acidity and a racy, chalky finish. Transparent winemaking from a site that often produces the domaine's most elegant wine. (Drink between 2026-2038)\" TA for DR Oct 2019\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBH95 \"Here the nose is brooding to the point of being almost mute and requires aggressive swirling to gradually reveal plum liqueur, purple fruit and a variety of subtle spice and floral wisps. There is terrific punch and detail to the middle weight flavors that aren't quite as concentrated or muscular as those of the Grands Echezeaux yet there is still impressive power on the wonderfully long finish. This is somewhat less refined than it usually is, and not quite as spicy either, though by contrast it is more tannic and a wine that also should develop slowly over the next 25 to 30 years. I found the 2018 to be almost atypical in the sense that it's much more powerful and imposing than usual and it doesn't have the refinement either though that may well come with time in bottle. Patience strongly advised.\" AM for BH Jan 2021","brand":"Domaine Romanee Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49940890353901,"sku":"BUR:DRC:DRSV-0750-2018-F0L1C0","price":3350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BURDRCDRSV-0750-2018-F0L1C0.jpg?v=1778260732"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/collections\/DRC_Collection_edit_7b63e94d-466e-4621-aa9d-6c67164babe9.jpg?v=1707520797","url":"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-domaine-de-la-romanee-conti-drc.oembed?page=3","provider":"Grand Cru Liquid Assets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}