2004 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru, 6ltr

In contrast to the expressive spiciness of the Ech?zeaux, this is a clear notch up in elegance and is clearly finer with an ultra high-toned floral and spice-infused nose that is almost completely closed in though this may be due to a subtle touch of reduction and I would suggest decanting this if you're going to try a bottle young. The linear and ultra pure medium full flavors trade more on finesse and refinement than what is usually a relatively powerful and muscular wine. This isn't a big wine but the superb detail and unmatched precision are stunning but be aware that it will be a wine for the patient as this is very understated at present and will very definitely require at least a decade of cellar time to really open up. (BH)"
Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru