While the vineyards of Burgundy are very old, changes and adjustments are done from time to time, and in some cases new wines and opportunities are created. One such wine is the Domaine Lamarche La Grande Rue "Cuvée 1959" a new luxury cuvée to top … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Lamarche, La Grande Rue “Cuvée 1959”
Domaine de la Romanee Conti
Value Increase – Romanée-Conti 1945
The likely last sale of a Romanée-Conti 1945 was in 2011, when Christies sold a bottle in Geneva on 17 May at a price of 109350 CHF. Compared to this weekends sale the 111000 USD in 2011 does look rather pale. The 558000 USD is just a notch more … [Read more...] about Value Increase – Romanée-Conti 1945
The unknown Conti label
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
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