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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2034 to 2069.
vintage15 yrs50 yrs52 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 98/100 |
| Burghound reviewed 2021 | 2018 | 97/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: rose petal, wild strawberry, clove, forest floor
Palate: red cherry, truffle, sweet spice, mineral
The Vosne monopole at its most ethereal: rose, spice and dark berry layered over a silken, near-weightless palate of extraordinary persistence.
What it pairs with
- Roast venison with cassis jus Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.More wines for venison →
- Truffle and poultry en vessie The wine's truffle and spice register matches a classic Burgundian truffled chicken.More wines for truffles →
- Epoisses de Bourgogne The washed-rind cow's-milk cheese's pungent cream needs a wine with grip and acidity to balance it.More wines for soft cheese →
How to serve Romanee-Conti Grand Cru
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast venison with cassis jus, Truffle and poultry en vessie, Epoisses de Bourgogne. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The 1.8-hectare Romanee-Conti monopole has been farmed by the domaine since 1869 and is widely regarded as the single greatest plot of Pinot Noir on earth.
- 1869Acquired by Jacques-Marie Duvault-Blochet, ancestor of the de Villaine line
- 1945Phylloxera-era replanting; no Romanee-Conti bottled 1946 to 1951
- 2008Vines fully converted to biodynamic farming
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de la Romanee-Conti · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Grand Cru (Vosne-Romanee, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 18 months in 100% new French oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 18000 to 30000 at retail
- Drinking window
- 15-50 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1869
Frequently asked about Romanee-Conti Grand Cru
What does Romanee-Conti Grand Cru taste like?
On the nose, rose petal, wild strawberry, clove, forest floor. On the palate, red cherry, truffle, sweet spice, mineral. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. The Vosne monopole at its most ethereal: rose, spice and dark berry layered over a silken, near-weightless palate of extraordinary persistence.
When should I drink Romanee-Conti Grand Cru?
Drink 15-50 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Romanee-Conti Grand Cru?
Roast venison with cassis jus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Truffle and poultry en vessie and Epoisses de Bourgogne. Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.
What grapes are in Romanee-Conti Grand Cru?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Vosne-Romanee, AOC).
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