1996 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Echézeaux Grand Cru
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
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Very impressive colour – really quite deep crimson – very solid and glamorous looking! Rich nose, hints of compost, and definitely going into mature phase. Solid and sturdy and rewarding. Very slightly dusty tannins but excellent balance of fruit and acidity. Really impressive wine for drinking pretty soon. So long as you didn’t taste the Tâche immediately afterwards you would love it! The mellowest wine of this entire range? (JR)
This medium-to-dark ruby-colored wine has gorgeous floral, perfumed, spicy, and refined aromatics. Its medium-bodied and silky-textured palate offers a fabulous burst of sweet cherries, candied strawberries, and violets. This lively, highly-defined wine also possesses a firm, supple-tannined structure that should allow it to age gracefully for years. Anticipated maturity: 1999-2008. Importer: Wilson-Daniels, St. Helena, CA; tel. (707) 963-9661.
The Domaine de la Romanée-Conti fashioned outstanding '96s and while this will not challenge the dominance of its more esteemed stable mates, it is clearly a lovely effort. The expressive nose displays lovely spice and violet aromas that offer more elegance and finesse than usual and lead to rich, sweet and moderately structured flavors supported by bright but not aggressive acidity and excellent finishing persistence. I quite like the '96 Ech and while it could be approached now with the right food, it would be better to let this slumber in the cellar for another 5 to 8 years before drinking over the following decade. Allen Meadows, Burghound Aug30,2008
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.