Romanée-Conti
⏳ wine.drinking_window
2030 - 2060
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck breast, wild mushroom risotto, roasted pheasant
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The 2017 Romanée-Conti Grand Cru emerges from the legendary 1.81-hectare monopole that has defined Burgundian excellence for centuries. Following the devastating frosts of 2016, the 2017 growing season brought a welcome return to normalcy, characterized by a warm spring and a sun-drenched summer that allowed the Pinot Noir grapes to achieve perfect phenolic ripeness with remarkable balance. Grown on the vineyard's iconic brown limestone and clay soils, the fruit was harvested by hand and vinified using traditional whole-cluster fermentation. The wine was then aged in 100% new French oak barrels. The 2017 vintage is celebrated for its ethereal, floral bouquet, silky texture, and an astonishingly long, mineral-driven finish that captures the pure, aristocratic essence of this sacred parcel.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Situated in the historic village of Vosne-Romanée in Burgundy, France, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is widely regarded as one of the world's most prestigious wine estates, with a heritage tracing back to the medieval priory of Saint-Vivant. Co-owned by the de Villaine and Leroy/Roch families, the domaine is farmed entirely using biodynamic methods, emphasizing minimal intervention to allow the unique terroir of each parcel to shine. The estate is globally renowned for its legendary, structured, and aromatic red wines crafted from Pinot Noir and aged in new French oak casks. Among its highly coveted portfolio are peerless Grand Cru expressions, including Échezeaux, the monopole La Tâche, and the ultimate crown jewel, Romanée-Conti.