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  • Country ranking ?

    731
  • Producer ranking ?

    131
  • Decanting time

    1h30min
  • When to drink

    now to 2025
  • Food Pairing

    Lamb Stew with Spring Vegetables

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The Story

 “As if, in this square of earth, the gods had bequeathed us a memory of the fascinating vestige of a timeless perfection.” — Richard Olney. The wine of Prince de Conti, she is velvet, seduction and mystery. It is the most Proustian of all great wines.

 

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is without question the most famous estate in Burgundy and arguably the greatest, producing some of the best wines in the world. It is probably one of the mos...

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Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is without question the most famous estate in Burgundy and arguably the greatest, producing some of the best wines in the world. It is probably one of the most traditional wineries in France. Wines are produced in small quantities while the demand is huge. The domaine has 25 hectares of vineyards, all Grand Crus, including the jewel in the crown, the 1.8 hectare monopole of Romanée Co...

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Vintage 1957

Burgundy: Firm and intensely flavoured wines, acidity less marked than in Bordeaux.

Low temperatures in spring resulted in late flowering. After a warm start to summer, August and September were cool and rainy. The resulting wines were tight with pronounced acidity, which needed time to soften. It's this acidic backbone which has kept them alive to this day — now fully mature, the fruit shows itself better.

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Tasting note

color

Medium, Ruby red and Dark

ending

Medium, Flavorful and Lingering

flavors

Leather, Floral, Toasty, Spice, Coffee and Perfumed

nose

Open, Complex, Generous and Rich

recommend

Yes

taste

Average in Acidity, Well-structured, Perfectly balanced, Complex, Medium-bodied, Elegant, Harmonious, Fresh and Drying tannins

Verdict

Well-rounded and Sophisticated

Written Notes

A clear, medium-intensity, black cherry red colour. A complex and giving nose, with notes of spice, toasted leather and a nuanced floweriness. The palate is broad and balanced by the right amount of refreshing acidity. The silky mouthfeel gives the wine an elegant air, but it lacks the complexity and harmony of a super-wine. Each time this 'meditation wine' is smelled, new nuances are discovered. Still in the full bloom of her beauty, this divine creature will no longer improve with maturation. Decanted 45 minutes before serving. Lasted 35 minutes in the glass.
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Origin

Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy

Vintage Quality

Below Average

Value For Money

Poor

Investment potential

Below Average

Fake factory

None

Other wines from this producer

Bâtard-Montrachet

Corton-Charlemagne

Corton Grand Cru

Echézeaux

Grands Echézeaux

La Romanée-Conti Grand Cru

La Tâche

Les Gaudichots

Marc

Montrachet

Richebourg

Romanee Saint Vivant

Vosne Romanée

Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Cuvée Duvault Blochet

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