2015 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France
There is Romanée-Conti, and then there is everything else. Universally hailed as the absolute greatest Domaine on planet Earth, the historic estate has long created and continues to produce the finest Pinot Noir, as well as the most sought-after bottles for any and all collectors. Both age-worthy and able to be consumed within the first 5 years of release (or don't touch them for fifteen, warns Aubert de Villaine), DRC, its affectionate moniker, is THE centerpiece of any collection.
97 Points - Decanter
“A gorgeous, scented nose combines flowers and wild raspberries. The palate is sweet and succulent, with boysenberries, strawberries and yet more voluptuous raspberry. and some deft oak and spice in the background. It's very vivacious and expressive, with some heft, flesh and density. Perhaps thanks to the old vine fruit - averaging 55 years old here - it feels a little coiled at present, and the grainy tannins will need time to unfurl, but there is balancing lightness, acidity and finesse alongside the evident power and concentration. Long, mineral finish. Harvested 11th & 12th September at 30.42hl/ha. Bottled 23rd, 24th & 27th March 2017. 1,056 cases produced. Drinking Window 2023 - 2040.” (JS) Review Date: January 2018
There is Romanée-Conti, and then there is everything else. Universally hailed as the absolute greatest Domaine on planet Earth, the historic estate has long created and continues to produce the finest Pinot Noir, as well as the most sought-after bottles for any and all collectors. Both age-worthy and able to be consumed within the first 5 years of release (or don't touch them for fifteen, warns Aubert de Villaine), DRC, its affectionate moniker, is THE centerpiece of any collection.
97 Points - Decanter
“A gorgeous, scented nose combines flowers and wild raspberries. The palate is sweet and succulent, with boysenberries, strawberries and yet more voluptuous raspberry. and some deft oak and spice in the background. It's very vivacious and expressive, with some heft, flesh and density. Perhaps thanks to the old vine fruit - averaging 55 years old here - it feels a little coiled at present, and the grainy tannins will need time to unfurl, but there is balancing lightness, acidity and finesse alongside the evident power and concentration. Long, mineral finish. Harvested 11th & 12th September at 30.42hl/ha. Bottled 23rd, 24th & 27th March 2017. 1,056 cases produced. Drinking Window 2023 - 2040.” (JS) Review Date: January 2018
There is Romanée-Conti, and then there is everything else. Universally hailed as the absolute greatest Domaine on planet Earth, the historic estate has long created and continues to produce the finest Pinot Noir, as well as the most sought-after bottles for any and all collectors. Both age-worthy and able to be consumed within the first 5 years of release (or don't touch them for fifteen, warns Aubert de Villaine), DRC, its affectionate moniker, is THE centerpiece of any collection.
97 Points - Decanter
“A gorgeous, scented nose combines flowers and wild raspberries. The palate is sweet and succulent, with boysenberries, strawberries and yet more voluptuous raspberry. and some deft oak and spice in the background. It's very vivacious and expressive, with some heft, flesh and density. Perhaps thanks to the old vine fruit - averaging 55 years old here - it feels a little coiled at present, and the grainy tannins will need time to unfurl, but there is balancing lightness, acidity and finesse alongside the evident power and concentration. Long, mineral finish. Harvested 11th & 12th September at 30.42hl/ha. Bottled 23rd, 24th & 27th March 2017. 1,056 cases produced. Drinking Window 2023 - 2040.” (JS) Review Date: January 2018