2 bottles per lot
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ROMANEE-CONTI
"Romanée-Conti," as the local proverb goes, "is the central pearl of the Burgundian necklace." This minuscule vineyard gives its name to the most famous Domaine in the world, commonly referred to as 'D.R.C.' or, more reverentially, as The Domaine.
This pearl, this small jewel, just under 5 acres, 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 de Villaine family and is still, today, managed by Aubert de Villaine.
Romanée-Conti--Vintage 1978
Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Levels: one 2.5cm, one 3.0cm; one oxidized capsule, one corroded capsule at top, one water stained label, one very lightly damp stained label
"The first and youngest of 11 classic vintages of Romanee-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 2000 ***** Drink now-2012." MB, Vintage Wine
2 bottles per lot
"Romanée-Conti," as the local proverb goes, "is the central pearl of the Burgundian necklace." This minuscule vineyard gives its name to the most famous Domaine in the world, commonly referred to as 'D.R.C.' or, more reverentially, as The Domaine.
This pearl, this small jewel, just under 5 acres, 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 de Villaine family and is still, today, managed by Aubert de Villaine.
Romanée-Conti--Vintage 1978
Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Levels: one 2.5cm, one 3.0cm; one oxidized capsule, one corroded capsule at top, one water stained label, one very lightly damp stained label
"The first and youngest of 11 classic vintages of Romanee-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 2000 ***** Drink now-2012." MB, Vintage Wine
2 bottles per lot