Sensational, very serious. Clearly a vin de garde, this burly, cellar-worthy red lacks suppleness now, but has amazing depth and great midpalate concentration. Displays lovely rose petal, violet, tar aromas followed by plum, black cherry and cassis flavors. Loads of ripe tannins leads to a sweet-tasting finish that won't quit. The best Romanée-Conti in years. Best after 2010. Wine Spectator Aug 31, 1998
Wine SpectatorScore: 98/100
An opulent, spicy, lush, highly floral and powerfully complex nose merges seamlessly with deep, classy, sappy, simply gorgeous, fresh flavors that offer incredible depth and purity of expression. Classy, pure and the length doesn't seem to quit. The 95 isn't an especially big wine and though it's by no means shy, the breadth of flavors and underlying nuance seems endless. If there is a nit, there is just a hint of finishing dryness that disappears with food but a careful taster will notice it. Otherwise, this is extremely impressive and though it can be approached now with extended airing, I would continue to cellar it and there is no question in my mind that it should continue to age effortlessly for years. Allen Meadows, Burghound Apr28,2007
Allen Meadows, BurghoundScore: 95/100
This wine is mind-boggling and has gathered even more body, power, and density than it displayed from barrel. It is complex with distinctive flavors of morel and porcini mushrooms intermingled with cassis and black cherries. It appears to be holding an enormous amount in reserve, and may ultimately merit higher ratings. It should be held at least ten years, and will easily last through 2020 given proper cellar conditions. Bravo! Pierre Rovani, Wine Advocate # 118
The Wine AdvocateScore: 95/100
This wine is mind-boggling and has gathered even more body, power, and density than it displayed from barrel.||It is complex with distinctive flavors of morel and porcini mushrooms intermingled with cassis and black cherries. It appears to be holding an enormous amount in reserve, and may ultimately merit higher ratings. It should be held at least ten years, and will easily last through 2020 given proper cellar conditions. Bravo! Wine Advocate.August, 1998
Pierre RovaniScore: 95/100
Burgundy / France