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2014 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee St. Vivant #188939232
750ml
Reviews 95 points Wine Advocate "Now this has a distinctly earthy bouquet, one that leads you into the dark woods. Yes, there is plenty of vivacious red berry fruit, here augmented with something autumnal, brown leaves on an October morning, moss and tree bark. Then with continued aeration, these shift away and are replaced by pure floral aromas. The palate is very precise on the entry with a touch of orange rind and mandarin complementing the crushed strawberry and raspberry fruit; there is a touch of spiciness towards the finish that exerts a gentle, yet insistent grip a la Richebourg. The persistence here is very impressive and it just seems to blossom in the glass until you have utterly succumbed to its charms. (NM)" 94.5 points Vinous "Bright, full red Restrained but very pure perfume of dark raspberry, black cherry, menthol, licorice and black pepper Dense, silky and suave on entry, conveying a sexy sweetness to its juicy dark fruit, mineral and spice flavors This wine struck me as comparatively feminine in style, but not for long, as it quickly went into a shell in the glass Finishes very long, with firm-edged tannins, noteworthy saline complexity and superb precision. (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.