The Drouhin auction in New York was aside from the very high prices also a chance to see old labels .... One label was new a 1962 Romanée-Conti, with a design I have never seen before to be honest. Despite the unusual label the wine was … [Read more...] about The unknown Conti label
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The most expensive bottle of Burgundy – Romanée-Conti 1945
Yesteday - Saturday October 13 - the most expensive bottle of Burgundy was sold at the Sotheby’s auction in New York. The legendary bottle of 1945 Romanee-Conti was sold for 558.000 USD. A legendary bottle with a unique provenance - and one … [Read more...] about The most expensive bottle of Burgundy – Romanée-Conti 1945
The Robert Drouhin Treasure – auction news
The Jayer Auction earlier this summer showed that only the sky is the limit for the prices of rare Burgundies - if the provenance is impeccable and the wines are of unique quality and reputation. Records are however set to be broken, and the … [Read more...] about The Robert Drouhin Treasure – auction news
Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Echezeaux 2008
The Echezeaux 2008 from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is a vivid and expressive treat. It's very energetic and vibrant, lovely acidiy, open and forward fruit - really showing both terroir and a gorgeous display of fruit. Perhaps not the biggest … [Read more...] about Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Echezeaux 2008
Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, La Tâche 2011
I first tasted the La Tâche 2011 from cask in March 2013, and was very impressed - a delightful wine for the vintage. Actually I was slightly nervous to have been a bit too optimistic regarding the 2011s from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti - but … [Read more...] about Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, La Tâche 2011
New vineyard for Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is going to produce a new wine from 2019 .. a Corton-Charlemagne. According to Wine Spectator - Aubert de Villaine of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti has made an agreement with Domaine Bonneau du Martray to lease a part … [Read more...] about New vineyard for Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Visit Domaine de la Romanée-Conti – tasting of the 2016s from cask
On a rainy and cold day in Burgundy it’s nice to focus on something positive and invigorating ... and what could be better that a visit at Domaine de la Romanée-Conti tasting the latest vintage - 2016 in this case. The tasting this year was … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine de la Romanée-Conti – tasting of the 2016s from cask
Impressions from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Cathiard
Thursday was a busy day, starting out with a memorable tasting at Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. First out a tasting of the 2016 vintage from cask with Alexandre Bernier, the righthand man of Bernard Noblet. Related articles … [Read more...] about Impressions from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Cathiard