2 bottles per lot
Details
THE 1971 VINTAGE IN BURGUNDY
"The firmest and, judging by my own notes, infinitely the most dependable of the '69, '70 and '71 trio, for though it has had the reputation of being somewhat hard, unyielding and 'untypical' it is these very factors which have so effectively developed the best over the past 30 years.****" Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine
Romanée-Conti--Vintage 1971
Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Levels: one 1.5cm, one 2.5cm; very lightly bin soiled labels, bottles #2108, 2113
"While the '71 cannot equal the virtually unmatched brilliance of the '62's aromatics, it comes close with a somber yet unbelievably complex and perfumed mix of spiced tea, smoked beef jerky and abundant earth followed by incredibly rich, dense, round and velvety full-bodied, beautifully nuanced flavors that completely coat the palate and deliver a stunningly long finish that simply goes on and on. There is massive richness yet the wine sacrifices no detail and the voice of Romane-Conti comes through clearly as there is breed to burn and yet for all the generosity and velvet, it retains a certain subtle reserve and perfect balance. In sum, this is a great RC that will live for decades in mag format. Tasted twice in this format with virtually identical notes." BH, May 20, 2008
2 bottles per lot
"The firmest and, judging by my own notes, infinitely the most dependable of the '69, '70 and '71 trio, for though it has had the reputation of being somewhat hard, unyielding and 'untypical' it is these very factors which have so effectively developed the best over the past 30 years.****" Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine
Romanée-Conti--Vintage 1971
Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Levels: one 1.5cm, one 2.5cm; very lightly bin soiled labels, bottles #2108, 2113
"While the '71 cannot equal the virtually unmatched brilliance of the '62's aromatics, it comes close with a somber yet unbelievably complex and perfumed mix of spiced tea, smoked beef jerky and abundant earth followed by incredibly rich, dense, round and velvety full-bodied, beautifully nuanced flavors that completely coat the palate and deliver a stunningly long finish that simply goes on and on. There is massive richness yet the wine sacrifices no detail and the voice of Romane-Conti comes through clearly as there is breed to burn and yet for all the generosity and velvet, it retains a certain subtle reserve and perfect balance. In sum, this is a great RC that will live for decades in mag format. Tasted twice in this format with virtually identical notes." BH, May 20, 2008
2 bottles per lot
Provenance
The Magnificent Cellar of the Late William A.M. Burden, ZachysChristie's, sale #8560, December 7, 1996, lot 941