Romanée-Conti
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2035 - 2065
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck breast, wild mushroom risotto, roasted pheasant
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The 2019 Romanée-Conti Grand Cru represents the absolute pinnacle of Burgundy, born from a legendary 1.81-hectare monopole vineyard with a history of viticulture dating back to the Roman era. In 2019, a warm and remarkably dry growing season yielded tiny, concentrated berries of exceptional health and balance. The wine was crafted from 100% Pinot Noir, fermented in open-top wooden vats, and aged for nearly two years in entirely new French oak barrels. This vintage is characterized by its ethereal, multi-layered aromatic complexity—ranging from crushed rose petals and exotic spices to dark red berries and forest floor—underpinned by an astonishingly silky, weightless structure and a finish that lingers for minutes. It is a monumental expression of a historic terroir meeting a stellar vintage.
🍾 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.