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2009 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru Marey-Monge #907778410
95.5
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Based on 78 reviews
Reviews 97 points Wine Advocate "The combination of power and elegance is breathtaking as layers of fruit flow across the palate in stunning style. Hard candy, flowers, mint and dark red berries build to the dramatic, explosive finish. In 2009 the Romanee St. Vivant is a wine of considerable volume and textural depth... (AG)" 97 points Vinous "Good full red. Sexy perfume of plum, flowers, truffle and game. Wonderfully rich and sweet but with real verve to the flavors of red berries, minerals and wet earth. The highly aromatic, rising finish shows captivating soil complexity and energy. (ST)"
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About Domaine de la Romanee-Conti
Sitting at the zenith of the global wine realm, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, universally known as "DRC," is a legendary Burgundy wine estate located in Vosne-Romanée. Co-directed by wine virtuoso Aubert de Villaine, DRC stands out with its 28 hectares of grand cru vineyards producing extraordinary and incredibly age-worthy cuvees.
The estate is an undisputed leader in biodynamic farming, enhancing the vineyards' ecosystem, elevating the quality benchmarks of these prestigious appellations, and promoting a holistic approach to viticulture. Their stringent practices encompass regular plowing, striving for low yields, and implementing séléction massale, a propagation method that ensures the vineyard's genetic diversity, leading to wines that surprise and impress with each vintage.
DRC's reverence for tradition extends to their cellars, where winemaking processes are meticulously carried out. Native yeast fermentations, gentle extractions, and aging in new oak barrels reveal the nuanced complexity of their wines. The result is an array of cerebral, expressive, and rare wines that are among the world's most sought-after.
The grandeur of DRC stems from its seven grand cru vineyards - La Romanée-Conti, La Tâche, Richebourg, Romanée-St.-Vivant, Grands Échézeaux, Echézeaux, and Montrachet in Chassagne. La Romanée-Conti and La Tâche are monopoles - vineyards entirely owned by the Domaine - undeniably among Burgundy's finest. These vineyards give rise to the most seductive, sublime, and rare wines sought after by connoisseurs worldwide.
Uniquely, the vineyards of DRC are recognized as UNESCO world heritage sites, emphasizing their extraordinary terroir and wine production. The limited production, coupled with the prestige and historicity of DRC, contributes to their wines' high demand and exceptional value at auctions.
In essence, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is more than a winery; it's an embodiment of Burgundy's age-old traditions, unflinching dedication to quality, and the profound connection between land, people, and wine.