3 magnums per lot
Details
Romanée-Conti--Vintage 1978
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Leroy import slip labels. Two cut Domaine-embossed capsules to reveal domaine, vineyard and vintage branded corks. Variable cork length. Two corroded and one slightly damaged capsules. Slightly bin-soiled labels. Levels 3.5cms, 4cms and 4.5cms below base of corks. Not in original wooden case
Tasting Note: Magnificent. First tasted at the Domaine in 1983. Two bottles, slight variation due to the temperature, one just brought from the cool cellar. Fairly deep; harmonious but restrained; rich, massively constructed, the colder bottle seemed drier and spicier. Development scarcely budging after a further two years, fragrant, complete, fruit-packed. More bottle age needed. Then a leap of 15 years, less deep' a 'classic'. Singed leather, 'beetroot' Pinot nose which, after only 20 minutes in the glass, opened up fragrantly and flagrantly, great richness and depth; sweet, wonderful, mouthfilling flavour, elegant, dry finish. Years of life ahead. ..Most recently, bottle number 001256: imported by Domaine Chandon. The first and youngest of 11 classic vintages of Romanée-Conti: medium-pale, lively looking, open yellow-amber rim; sweet, rich, lovely fragrance, pure mature 'beetroot' varietal bouquet that opened up in the glass, soft fruit, whiff of raspberry; also sweet on the palate, full-bodied (yet a moderate 13 alcohol), interesting texture, peppery acidity and an upturned, almost spritz, finish. Last tasted at Wilfred Jaeger's Sunday DRC lunch, March 2002 ***** Drink now - 2012 M.B.
3 magnums per lot
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Leroy import slip labels. Two cut Domaine-embossed capsules to reveal domaine, vineyard and vintage branded corks. Variable cork length. Two corroded and one slightly damaged capsules. Slightly bin-soiled labels. Levels 3.5cms, 4cms and 4.5cms below base of corks. Not in original wooden case
Tasting Note: Magnificent. First tasted at the Domaine in 1983. Two bottles, slight variation due to the temperature, one just brought from the cool cellar. Fairly deep; harmonious but restrained; rich, massively constructed, the colder bottle seemed drier and spicier. Development scarcely budging after a further two years, fragrant, complete, fruit-packed. More bottle age needed. Then a leap of 15 years, less deep' a 'classic'. Singed leather, 'beetroot' Pinot nose which, after only 20 minutes in the glass, opened up fragrantly and flagrantly, great richness and depth; sweet, wonderful, mouthfilling flavour, elegant, dry finish. Years of life ahead. ..Most recently, bottle number 001256: imported by Domaine Chandon. The first and youngest of 11 classic vintages of Romanée-Conti: medium-pale, lively looking, open yellow-amber rim; sweet, rich, lovely fragrance, pure mature 'beetroot' varietal bouquet that opened up in the glass, soft fruit, whiff of raspberry; also sweet on the palate, full-bodied (yet a moderate 13 alcohol), interesting texture, peppery acidity and an upturned, almost spritz, finish. Last tasted at Wilfred Jaeger's Sunday DRC lunch, March 2002 ***** Drink now - 2012 M.B.
3 magnums per lot