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Domaine de la Romanee Conti (DRC),
For laying down,
La Tâche, Grand Cru:The Domaine purchased most of the 6.06 hectares La Tâche in 1933, completing the vineyards by exchanging small plots in Les Gaudichots. It stretches from the top to the bottom of the mid slope band which contains the Grands Crus, thus covering a complexity of terroirs. It is a more flamboyant wine than Romanée Conti but needs a minimum of 10 years for all its aspects, including the tannins, to integrate. Average production per annum: 1,870 cases (monopole)
Olivier Bernstein,
Ready, but will improve,
Olivier Bernstein owns no vineyards, working on contracts for grapes instead. His 2009s are certainly very ripe, though his gift for winemaking is clear. A man to watch.
Very dense rich purple colour. Thick texture, though fresher on the palate than the first nose suggested. There is plenty of detail in here, swimming in a sea of ripe fruit. Black cherries coat the mouth.
(Jasper Morris MW, BBR Buyer)
Very dense rich purple colour. Thick texture, though fresher on the palate than the first nose suggested. There is plenty of detail in here, swimming in a sea of ripe fruit. Black cherries coat the mouth.
(Jasper Morris MW, BBR Buyer)
Olivier Bernstein,
For laying down,
This Mazis will not lie down easily to the challenge posed by the Clos de Bèze for top dog status in the Bernstein range. It has a marvellously dense, backward nose and a sublimely full palate coming from grapes which were evidently picked at the perfect moment. There is a fabulous crunchy finish and amazing persistence. The 80 year old vines are speaking. It may open out a little earlier, but otherwise 2018-2028.
Jasper Morris MW, Fine Wine Buyer
Jasper Morris MW, Fine Wine Buyer
Domaine Joseph Faiveley,
Ready, but will improve,
The style of Domaine Faiveley continues to evolve under the stewardship of Erwin Faiveley, the seventh generation of his family to head the Burgundy Domaine. This is polished and accessible, exploiting the generous fruit and flesh of the 2009 vintage but there’s also wonderful purity and a cool character to the dark cherry and raspberry flavours. Super fine tannins and so silky across the palate with hints of earth and spice. Enjoyable now for those who enjoy primary red fruit characters, but this will develop beautifully over the next 6+ years.
(Martyn Rolph, Private Account Manager)
(Martyn Rolph, Private Account Manager)
Domaine de la Romanee Conti (DRC),
For laying down,
Richebourg, Grand Cru: 3.51 hectares, average production per annum: 1,000 cases - Just under half the vineyard (3.51 hectares out of 8.03) belongs to Domaine de la Romanée Conti, spread over several plots. This is always a robust wine, deeper in colour than the Romanée St Vivant but not necessarily as elegant.
The vines currently average 45 years old. About a third of the holding remained in ungrafted vines until 1946, with two cuvees being produced – a regular Richebourg and a version labelled Richebourgs Vieux Cépages. When these vines were grubbed up and replanted after the Second World War, cuttings were taken from La Romanée Conti which was also being replanted.
The vines currently average 45 years old. About a third of the holding remained in ungrafted vines until 1946, with two cuvees being produced – a regular Richebourg and a version labelled Richebourgs Vieux Cépages. When these vines were grubbed up and replanted after the Second World War, cuttings were taken from La Romanée Conti which was also being replanted.
