Grands Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée Conti 1982

Description

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ESTATE & THE CUVÉE
Country/region: Burgundy
Appellation: Grands-Echezeaux
Domain: La Romanée-Conti
Classification: Grand Cru
Red color
Owner: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Area: 4 ha
Yield: 25 hl/ha
Production: 12,000 bottles
Grape varieties: 100% Pinot noir
Viticulture: Biodynamic

ABOUT THE DOMAIN
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is a name which, simply stating it, transports any wine lover into a reverie full of admiration. From the prestigious origins marked by the acquisition of Prince Louis-François de Bourbon-Conti to the continued involvement of passionate families like that of Jacques-Marie Duvault Blochet, this Burgundian property has always been the symbol of excellence. With 25 hectares carefully distributed among the most envied wines of Burgundy, the DRC is the guardian of vineyards of inestimable value. Despite the incomparable reputation of the Romanée-Conti plot, each wine from the estate is treated with the same dedication and rigor. This quest for excellence is evident in the respect for the vines, cultivated biodynamically, and in the precision of the winemaking.

ABOUT THE CUVÉE
Grands-Échézeaux is one of the crown jewels of the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. It is often overshadowed by the fame of Romanée-Conti itself, but wine lovers know and cherish its uniqueness. Compared to its close neighbor, Echézeaux, Grands-Échézeaux shows an intensity, a complexity and a structure which destines it for a majestic evolution in the cellar. Its captivating color and complex bouquet of fruit, spice and oak aromas are a promise of the taste experience to come. On the palate, it reveals a harmony of power, elegance and depth that is only surpassed by its impressive longevity. For those with the patience to wait, each year of aging reveals a new layer of complexity, transforming each tasting into an endless discovery.