1952 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti Grand Cru
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Neal Martin
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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The 1952 Romanée-Conti Grand Cru is pale ruby in colour with a little bricking on the rim, giving away maturity. However, the nose is surprisingly vivid for its age, revealing sensual redcurrant and strawberry mixed with subtle ferrous aromas, later, a suggestion of menthol. It is no longer powerful, but now airy and more ethereal. The palate has a subtle garrigue -tinged opening and an almost balletic balance. Again, the 1952 is not powerful, yet there is a core of slightly candied fruit and an elegant finish. It was a complete privilege to drink this piece of history.
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.