3 magnums per lot
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ROMANEE CONTI
This miniscule vineyard gives its name to the most famous domaine in the world, commonly referred to as "DRC", or, more reverentially, as The Domaine.
This pearl, this small jewel, just under 5 acres in size, was coveted by a famous collector of jewelry, Madame de Pompadour, but she was out bid by the Prince de Conti, hence the name. The King's minister won against the King's mistress! In 1868 the vineyard passed to the Villaine family and is still today managed by Aubert de Villaine.
It never fails to astonish me that the strips of vines which stretch only a modest number of meters up the very gentle slopes from the outskirts of an equally modest, indeed remarkably rural rambling village Vosne, are capable of producing wines of such world class quality.
MB
Romanée-Conti--Vintage 1996
Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
In original wooden case, banded prior to inspection
"This is backward to the point of being almost inexpressive though with extended airing, subtle aromas of black fruit, hoisin, spice, underbrush, anise and violets frame understated, refined, elegant and classy flavors of incredible breed and fantastic complexity. This will live for decades and it is so young that it hasn't even begun to reveal what it will ultimately be capable of delivering. In short, opening a bottle anytime before 2010 will indeed be egregious infanticide and as the drinking window suggests, patience is required. Consistent notes." BH, October 1, 2006
3 magnums per lot
This miniscule vineyard gives its name to the most famous domaine in the world, commonly referred to as "DRC", or, more reverentially, as The Domaine.
This pearl, this small jewel, just under 5 acres in size, was coveted by a famous collector of jewelry, Madame de Pompadour, but she was out bid by the Prince de Conti, hence the name. The King's minister won against the King's mistress! In 1868 the vineyard passed to the Villaine family and is still today managed by Aubert de Villaine.
It never fails to astonish me that the strips of vines which stretch only a modest number of meters up the very gentle slopes from the outskirts of an equally modest, indeed remarkably rural rambling village Vosne, are capable of producing wines of such world class quality.
MB
Romanée-Conti--Vintage 1996
Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
In original wooden case, banded prior to inspection
"This is backward to the point of being almost inexpressive though with extended airing, subtle aromas of black fruit, hoisin, spice, underbrush, anise and violets frame understated, refined, elegant and classy flavors of incredible breed and fantastic complexity. This will live for decades and it is so young that it hasn't even begun to reveal what it will ultimately be capable of delivering. In short, opening a bottle anytime before 2010 will indeed be egregious infanticide and as the drinking window suggests, patience is required. Consistent notes." BH, October 1, 2006
3 magnums per lot