$7,655
Domaine Romanee Conti 1971 Cote de Nuits u. 3 cm, label staining While I have had numerous fantastic bottles of the '71 Romanée-Conti, the bottle in the big RC tasting was unfortunately not one of them as there was a distinct goût de grêle (hail taint) on the finish. A more representative note is: A moderately somber yet unbelievably complex and perfumed mix of spiced tea, smoked beef jerky and abundant earth followed by incredibly rich, dense, round and velvety full-bodied, beautifully nuanced flavors that completely coat the palate and deliver a stunningly long finish that simply goes on and on. There is massive richness yet the wine sacrifices no detail and the voice of Romanée-Conti comes through clearly as there is breed to burn and yet for all the generosity and velvet, it retains a certain subtle reserve and perfect balance. In sum, this is a great RC that will continue to drink well for another 20 years. Note: as the bottle in the tasting suggests, there is a lot of bottle variation with the DRC '71s but when they're good, they're truly amazing. Drink Now." Burghound, 97 pts. 10/07 1 bottle
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-03-14
