Domaine De La Romanee-Conti 2016 Romanee Conti

The Domaine De La Romanee-Conti 2016 Romanee Conti epitomizes the pinnacle of Burgundian winemaking, presenting itself as a profound expression of elegance and sophistication. In the glass, it reveals a mesmerizing hue, exuding a deep, garnet color that hints at its complexity and depth. The aroma is enchanting, offering a bouquet of red and black fruits that dance gracefully alongside floral notes of rose petals and violet. On the palate, this wine displays an extraordinary harmony of flavors, with layers of ripe cherries, wild berries, and exotic spices tantalizing the senses. Silky-smooth tannins provide structure and finesse, while vibrant acidity adds brightness and energy to the wine. The finish is remarkably long and lingering, leaving an impression of purity and refinement that lingers on the palate. Domaine De La Romanee-Conti 2016 Romanee Conti is a true masterpiece, showcasing the unparalleled quality and craftsmanship of one of the world's most esteemed wineries.

Robert Parker - 100 Points

"The 2016 Romanée-Conti Grand Cru is a worthy successor to the profound 2015, wafting from the glass with aromas of wild berries, violets, peony, dark chocolate, cinnamon and exotic spices. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and satiny, with an ineffable sense of completeness, searing concentration without weight, a vibrant, indeed animating line of acidity, and a long, expansive finish that concludes with a judicious touch of mouthwatering bitterness. Wines like this are the foundation of the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti's reputation."

Antonio Galloni - 98 Points

"The 2016 Romanée-Conti Grand Cru was picked on September 25 at 24hL/ha. As usual, I allowed it five or six minutes to open in the glass. It is a very subtle Romanée-Conti, more discreet than the 2016 La Tâche, but then you become entranced by its spellbinding purity and grace. It gradually builds aromatically, augmenting the black fruit with red, and developing scents of wild hedgerow and freshly tilled soil - almost a pastoral element. The palate is medium-bodied with extremely precise and fine tannin and notes of wild strawberry, cranberry and crushed limestone. This feels very harmonious, the texture silkier than the La Tâche, displaying just a touch of bay leaf and black pepper toward the sustained finish, which gains depth and grip with aeration. Exquisite, though I suspect the La Tâche will challenge it for supremacy. 440 cases produced. Tasted at Corney & Barrow’s annual in-bottle tasting in London."