2016 Romanee-Conti
By Domaine de la Romanee-Conti
2016 Romanée-Conti from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Burgundy, France
The revered 2016 vintage from the hallowed vineyards of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti presents an enigmatic chapter in the storied legacy of this iconic wine. In an era where wine investment converges with profound respect for terroir, the 2016 Romanée-Conti stands tall as a testament to the resilience and finesse inherent in Burgundy’s most cherished parcels.
An Ode to Harmony: The 2016 Vintage
Weathered by challenges, including frost and mildew, the 2016 growing season in Burgundy demanded unwavering dedication and skill from vignerons. Yet, it is often in the face of adversity that true mastery unfolds. The limited yields have resulted in a concentrate of Burgundian excellence; a purity of fruit and precision found only in select vintages.
The 2016 Romanée-Conti captivates with a kaleidoscope of delicate red fruits – think of the most ethereal cherries and the ripest raspberries – which dance through a hauntingly perfumed bouquet amplified by an earthy undercurrent and spice nuances. On the palate, it reveals layers of complexity, balanced acidity and a structural elegance that promises longevity, leaving a lasting impression worthy of its lineage.
Investment-Worthy Elegance
An investment in the 2016 Romanée-Conti from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti aligns one not only with an exceptional vintage but also with a heritage-rich piece of vinous artistry. Poised for gradual maturation, it holds immense potential for both appreciation and pleasure. Its rarity, allied with its storied provenance, ensures this vintage's position as one of paramount significance for collectors and connoisseurs alike.
In conclusion, the 2016 Romanée-Conti is a paragon of viticultural triumph amidst climatic unpredictability – a Burgundian jewel that weaves a story on the palate. Captivating today for its youthful vigour, it’s destined to unveil further depth with age. A wine whose investment merit lies as much in its experiential richness as in its anticipated ascension in value.
Current market price
£239,400.00
12x75cl
Highest score
100
POP score
11970
Scores and tasting notes
The 2016 Romanée-Conti Grand Cru is a worthy successor to the profound 2015, wafting from the glass with aromas of wild berries, violets, peony, dark chocolate, cinnamon and exotic spices. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and satiny, with an ineffable sense of completeness, searing concentration without weight, a vibrant, indeed animating line of acidity, and a long, expansive finish that concludes with a judicious touch of mouthwatering bitterness. Wines like this are the foundation of the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti's reputation.
William Kelley - The Wine Advocate, 4 January 2019
Surpassing the 2015 rendition, the 2016 Corton Grand Cru is the finest wine that the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti has produced to date from the holdings of Prince Florent de Mérode. Wafting from the glass with notes of cassis, currant leaf, raspberries and menthol, discretely framed by new wood, the wine is medium to full-bodied, velvety and intense, gaining in depth and dimension as it sits in the glass, with tangy underpinning acids and powdery tannins, culminating in a long finish. Aubert de Villaine recounted that the Domaine replanted a third of Corton-Bressandes while also grafting over the Mérodes' young vines to their own massal selections of Pinot Fin. While this is built for four decade's evolution in the cellar, the balance and concentration are such that it could be drunk with pleasure in its youth.
William Kelley - The Wine Advocate, 4 January 2019