Description
DRC Romanée-Conti 1966 from Arden Fine Wines in London.
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Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC) is a legendary estate in Burgundy, France, that produces some of the most sought-after and expensive Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines in the world.
Therefore Romanée-Conti vineyard is its most famous Grand Cru, and it is known for producing wines of exceptional finesse, richness, and longevity.
Interestingly, the Romanée-Conti vineyard is a small, 1.81-hectare plot in the heart of the Grand Cru belt in Vosne-Romanée.
Notably, its mid-slope position and shallow, iron-rich limestone soil contribute to the creation of a Pinot Noir with unsurpassed elegance and silky texture.
The Domaine de la Romanée-Conti exclusively owns the vineyard as a “monopole.”
The winemakers produce a 100% Pinot Noir.
They limit production to only about 6,000 bottles made per year, contributing to its scarcity and high value.
1966 Romanée-Conti
The 1966 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC) Romanée-Conti Grand Cru enthusiasts consider an excellent and highly sought-after wine, known for its complexity, elegance, and longevity.
Wine critics regard the 1966 vintage overall for Burgundy as very good, and they have given the DRC Romanée-Conti from this year high critical acclaim, with some scoring it as high as 97 points.
Experts describe the wine as having a dark garnet colour and a polished texture.
Then, the intense and opulent nose features a classic mix of dried strawberry, hoisin, spice, dark fruit, and caramel.
On the palate, it presents as full-bodied, seemingly chewy yet with a softness and decadence.
Finally, tasters note its exceptional length and elegant, powerful finish.
Moreover, wine enthusiasts recognise this wine for its remarkable ability to age, with an optimal drinking window that spans decades.
Some critics remarked it was “so gorgeous now” even in recent tastings.
Ultimately, DRC produced 8,424 bottles of Romanée-Conti in 1966.
The quality of a bottle of 1966 DRC heavily depends on its storage and provenance.
As a result of its high value, counterfeiters target Romanée-Conti as one of the most forged wines in the world.
Therefore, buyers should ensure they purchase from a trusted business like Arden Fine Wines.
