Why is Romanee-Conti so expensive?
That Romanée-Conti is as expensive as it is, is related to both sublime quality and simple supply and demand theory. On average around 5,000 bottles of Romanée-Conti are produced each year, and since the vineyard cannot be expanded and directives prescribe a maximum harvest yield, the supply cannot be increased.
Why is Romanée-Conti so expensive?
How does Romanée-Conti taste?
It was delicate but concentrated with silky texture and tannins, fine acidity, and a kaleidoscope of complex flavors ranging from red and black berries, rose, black tea and allspice. The finish was very long and satisfying. As we moved from the barrels of La Tache to Romanee Conti, I felt very satisfied.
What does Romanée mean?
noun. (also Romanee) A red wine produced in the commune of Vosne-Romanée in the department of Côte d’Or in eastern France.
What does Romanée-Conti taste like?
Sweet, earthy red fruits, red bramble berry and sweet strawberry notes, with chalk spice, piquant minerality, wet stones and sappy chalk duster nuances.
Can wine be too old?
Some authorities state that more wine is consumed too old than too young. Aging changes wine, but does not categorically improve it or worsen it. Fruitiness deteriorates rapidly, decreasing markedly after only 6 months in the bottle.
How big is Romanée-Conti?
4.47 acres
Romanée-Conti, a grand cru climat of the Vosne-Romanée appellation, is quite easily one of the most famous vineyards in the world. It covers just 1.81 hectares (4.47 acres) of vines on the midslope of the Côte d’Or, and is a monopole of Burgundy’s iconic Domaine de la Romanée-Conti.
What is the fanciest wine?
Considered the world’s most expensive wine, Romanee-Conti from DRC sells for about $19,000 per bottle. Romanee-Conti comes from a single vineyard of the same name in the heart of the Cote d’Or in Burgundy.
Is DRC natural wine?
One that you could get hold of—if your wallet allows—is a Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC), which many do not realize is a natural wine. It is both naturally farmed and naturally made, they use very little sulfites (sometimes none at all) and it is a wine that famously ages well.