1978 Grands Echezeaux
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Three reds from DRC follow. All are thrilling to taste, but for different reasons. As good as the wines in this flight are, they are all at peak, if not slightly past.A striking contrast to the 1969, the 1978 Grands-Echézeaux is quite savory, with less in the way of fruit, but plenty of aromatic nuance. Sage, rosemary and hints of tobacco add complexity. Here, too, I sense limited upside potential, although there is no question the 1978 is showing well.
About the producer
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti or simply “DRC” is without doubt the most famous domaine in Burgundy and one of the most famous producers on earth. The Grand Cru vineyard from which it takes its name produces the world’s most expensive wine by a long margin.