2004 Meursault 1er Cru Charmes
By Domaine des Comtes Lafon
2002 Montrachet from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Burgundy, France
With an illustrious history that inspires reverence among oenophiles, the wines of Domaine de la Romanee-Conti invariably conjure anticipation and awe. Not least among these is the 2002 Montrachet, a wine that capably submits its narrative as one of pivotal eloquence. The vintage encapsulates a season that Burgundy enthusiasts revere for its ambient balance—a growing period that offered both warmth and intermittent rains, culminating in a harvest where timing was of the essence.
Defining Vintage Characteristics
The landmark year of 2002 in Burgundy is distinguished by impeccable structure and longevity—tributes to deft viticulture in the face of climatic fickleness. The 2002 Montrachet from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti stands as a paragon of this vintage: it bewitches with an exquisite alignment of opulence and precision. The summer's heat consolidates the depth in this Chardonnay, while cooler nights preserve a spine-tingling acidity, manifesting in a wine of enduring potentiality.
An Investment Worthy of Connoisseurship
Examining this Montrachet particularly, one discerns layers that unfold with practiced grace; initial wafts suggest toasted hazelnut underscored by delicate citrus zest, blossoming into a palate where silken textures are contour-cut by mineral edges—a testament to its storied terroir. This alchemy underpins the investment-grade pedigree that the astute collector seeks. The 2002 Montrachet sustains—in its tenure— a steadfast performance that matures with subtlety; a slow and tender crescendo to symphonic grandeur.
Crafting a conclusion worthy of such an esteemed bottle, let it be said that for those forging their legacies upon the cellars of posterity, the 2002 Montrachet from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti represents an investment in sensory heritage. A heritage bound in golden hues and grounded in the earth from which it came—a remarkable enology investment choice from Burgundy, that nods respectfully to its past, even as it promises brilliance in the future sips.
Market price (GBP)
£3,940.00
12x75cl