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Aromatics: Fully mature and expressive, showing dried red cherry, wild forest floor, autumnal leaves, cured leather, sous-bois, dried rose petals, and subtle exotic spices (sandalwood, clove).
Palate: Medium-bodied, silky, and seamless. The once-firm structure has fully melted into a delicate, lace-like texture. It carries a signature Vosne spice with a long, earthy finish.
Current Window: Fully mature. Well-cellored bottles are drinking...
Wine Description
The Story
La Romanée sits directly above Romanée-Conti on the Vosne-Romanée slope. Until 2001, the vineyard was farmed and vinified by Domaine Clair-Däu / Régis Thomas and later Domaine du Château de Vosne-Romanée (Liger-Belair), but aging and distribution were handled under contract by Bouchard Père & Fils.
Wine Information
A warm, generous, and early harvest across the Côte de Nuits, producing rich, opulent Pinot Noirs with supple tannins and low acidity—a stark contrast to the structured, long-haul 1988s and the tightly wound 1990s.
Vintage 1989
1989 VINTAGE in Burgundy
Weather conditions were exceptional which led to a notably early harvest with perfectly ripened grapes in both colours. The reds with their velvety tannins have a fine colour, showing softer more elegant tendencies than the 88?s. They make a wonderful choice to drink on a special occasion. The whites in general were very precocious; ripe, powerful, rich, generous and well rounded; most should already have been drunk...
Average Bottle Price
| Year | Price | Change |
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| 2026 | 1 750€ | - |
| 2026 |
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| 1 750€ - |
This data comes from the FINE Auction Index, a composite of average prices for wines sold at commercial auctions in 20 countries. The average prices from each year have been collected since 1990. This chart plots the index value of the average price of the wines.