Burgundy/Champagne
Timed Online Auction, 11 - 23 October 2023
Burgundy & Champagne
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About this Item
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is one of the most enigmatic names in the wine world, conjuring up notions of exclusivity and desirability. It is the only Burgundy wine producer with a status comparable to the top Bordeaux producers. Its prestige, and historical links with royalty, has made it the foremost name in Burgundy, a region which has been experiencing significantly increased demand over recent years, becoming a priority for international collectors.
One of the most renowned vineyards in the world, located in the commune of Vosne-Romanée. The wines of incredible Grand cru sites of Échézeaux, Grands Échézeaux, La Tâche, Richebourg and Romanée-Saint-Vivant, are praised for their subtle and mysterious nature.
Guided by the relentless pursuit of excellence, passed down from generation to generation, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti’s mission is to make its Grands Crus the greatest in all of Burgundy. Few would dispute that the wines of DRC are some of the world’s finest.
All the proceeds from this sale of this lot will be donated to sp(i)eel. sp(i)eel is a collective of arts therapists and community arts practitioners who share the vision of creating wider access to arts-based psychological and psycho-social practices for communities living with trauma. The funds raised will assist with the various projects in the winelands that aim to uplift communities through this inspirational therapy.
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Critics Ratings
‘The 1976 La Tâche Grand Cru is a vintage that I have only encountered once before. This bottle replicated the first. It has a lovely, quite spicy bouquet with scents of warm bricks and peat, fine delineation although not as much fruit as say, the 1978 that I had tasted a few weeks previously (yeah...lucky sod). The palate is medium-bodied, smooth and sensual in texture with a fine bead of acidity. Yet for the vintage this has lasted very well and though it will not improve, it should hold in there for another 6-8 years before gently fading.’ – Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, 90/100 (Nov 2016)
‘I hadn't had this in a number of years and by coincidence I had it side by side with the same wine in magnum (see the 750 ml review herein). I was surprised to find that there was really very little difference between the two and while the magnum was slightly more vibrant, they were otherwise similar. There is a lovely aged burg nose of Asian spices, dried rose petal and plenty of sous-bois with pretty, nicely spicy flavors that still have some tannin evident on the lingering if slightly robust finish. I would be inclined to drink up though it will certainly continue to hold.’ – Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, 92/100 (Nov 2016)
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