Overview
The most celebrated wine village on earth. The 1.8ha La Romanée-Conti Grand Cru produces perhaps the world's most expensive wine. La Tâche, Richebourg and Grands-Échézeaux are hardly less extraordinary.
In The Glass
- Colour
- Medium ruby
- Nose
- Violet, Wild strawberry, Raspberry, Rose petals and Spice.
- Palate
- Transcendent — perfume, silk and eternal complexity. Generally medium-bodied, crisp acidity, medium tannins, dry, with a very long finish.
Tasting Profile
Body Medium3/5
Tannins Medium3/5
Acidity Crisp4/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol Medium3/5
Grapes
Pinot Noir
Aromas And Notes
VioletWild strawberryRaspberryBlack cherryRose petalsSpiceForest floorSmokeGameTruffleIncenseLeather
Terroir
Continental, with Vougeot providing some wind protection.
Deep limestone-marlRed clay
Food Pairings
Roasted Bresse chickenTruffleWild mushroomsPigeon
Notable Producers
- Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, founded 1760 - La Romanée-Conti Grand Cru
- Domaine Leroy, founded 1988 - Vosne-Romanée Les Beaux Monts