A private dinner (Restaurant Schwarzer Adler *, Oberbergen, Germany): Bottle No. 01189 / 5.047 bottles produced. Not decanted, opened two hours in advance. No frost damage. Mind blowing. Intoxicating nose, enveloping complexity and depth, orange zest, salt, Islay malt, sweet spices, a panoply of aromas, a core of fleshy, fruity depth surrounded by the “floral lift of the first day of spring” (thank you Elizabeth); the palate is rich and creamy, silky and elegant, smoky and sweet, powerful and structured and effortlessly flowing into the almost neverending finish. A dreamy wine. Transcends its terroir – or at least as we know it?
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Is DRC Corton better than Ech? Is that crazy to say? At least in its youth. Feel like Ech is always marred by oak when young but these Cortons have all been brilliant pure fruited and spice laden wine. The 2016 is still approachable after a few years - there's an elegance to its purity and expression. Softer than i expected for the vintage though. I do find it interesting that of all the producers that make Corton, DRC makes the least structured. Probably a good thing. Don't remember how many times I've said "damn I wish this Corton would age longer" lol
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Transparent rød med lilla/rosaskjær. Pnp. Helt åpen. Fantastisk flott og karismatisk nese med rød, krydret frukt med en utrolig flott eik. Hadde definitivt havnet i Vosne blindt her. Sinnsykt bra kons i munn. Sødmefull men behersket frukt, fantastisk krydet, sammenblandet med en nydelig friskhet. Smertefull balanse og lang lengde.
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Part of a 2016 DRC tasting, a vintage that impressed with how approachable it already was, purity, elegance and versatility. For me, the La Tâche scored best, followed by Richebourg and Romanée-Conti – although the latter may well surpass the La Tâche in the long run. Corton came in last. Montrachet, Échezeaux and Grands-Échezeaux were not produced commercially that year and older vintages offered instead.
A slightly sweeter, but also lighter fruit when compared to the others. Fresh herbal notes, but on average a bit too green. A slightly more narrow aromatic profile, but the sweetness was be alluring, almost sexy. Fewer dimensions on the palate with a less refined texture vs the others.
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DRC 2016 – what survived the frost: Intro: Another great vintage. At this early stage I slightly prefer the 2016s over the 2015s at the same point last year as the former show a bit more open and complex (due to a less dominant fruit core). Out of the 5 reds, the Richebourg is my #1 with its early charms and seductiveness. The La Tache is the most complex and shows a tad more open than the Romanee Conti, which is so dense and packed that it very likely will reach higher highs than all other wines. The RSV also boasts the fantastic structure and finesse without the incredible depth of the big 3.
TN: A splendid Pinot Noir which however pales in comparison to its siblings in terms of complexity, intensity, precision and length. It is easily worth the money the Domaine and first hand retailers/distributors are asking for, however, it’s not (even close) worth the hefty price tag on the secondary market. Lots of fresh herbs circling around a soft and sweet fruit core dominated by strawberries and sour cherries. This was quite accessible and drinking nicely. Beautiful soft structure with fine tannins and a medium+ acidity allowing for ageing. Good but without any exceptionalism.
Dégustation Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Verticale 2016, avec Déjeuner (1243 Bourgogne Society - Beaune): Sit-down tasting with Aubert of the 2016 lineup. Very ripe black berry and cherry aromas with baking spice. Slightly leaner flavors still showcasing lack fruits, but with intense savory spice. Sneaky tannins give this a very Corton-like structure but in the most elegant fashion to start, then firming up middle through finish. Good+ weight. This might seem accessible, but I don't think it really will be within another 6-12 months.
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Winos' excellent adventure in France; 6/22/2017-6/27/2017 (All over France): Medium expressive nose displaying crushed blackberry, a hint of raspberry, strong stem, animal and earth. Excellent concentration, a bit of fizz, round and warm, strong earthy mineral, medium acidity, medium coarse tannins and a medium to long sweet and earthy finish. The nose is a bit different than the other DRC cuvees; however, the palate displays the DRC signature subtle silkiness.
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4/6/2023 - LB88 wrote: 94 Points
This was opened at 3pm and by dinner was so ready. This was sapid and delicious. Tonight it was the wine of the night, ravishing, complete and long.
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3/27/2023 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 98 Points
A private dinner (Restaurant Schwarzer Adler *, Oberbergen, Germany): Bottle No. 01189 / 5.047 bottles produced. Not decanted, opened two hours in advance. No frost damage. Mind blowing. Intoxicating nose, enveloping complexity and depth, orange zest, salt, Islay malt, sweet spices, a panoply of aromas, a core of fleshy, fruity depth surrounded by the “floral lift of the first day of spring” (thank you Elizabeth); the palate is rich and creamy, silky and elegant, smoky and sweet, powerful and structured and effortlessly flowing into the almost neverending finish. A dreamy wine. Transcends its terroir – or at least as we know it?
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12/21/2021 - clayfu wrote:
Is DRC Corton better than Ech? Is that crazy to say? At least in its youth. Feel like Ech is always marred by oak when young but these Cortons have all been brilliant pure fruited and spice laden wine. The 2016 is still approachable after a few years - there's an elegance to its purity and expression. Softer than i expected for the vintage though. I do find it interesting that of all the producers that make Corton, DRC makes the least structured. Probably a good thing. Don't remember how many times I've said "damn I wish this Corton would age longer" lol
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6/13/2020 - vinkeger wrote: 96 Points
Transparent rød med lilla/rosaskjær. Pnp. Helt åpen. Fantastisk flott og karismatisk nese med rød, krydret frukt med en utrolig flott eik. Hadde definitivt havnet i Vosne blindt her. Sinnsykt bra kons i munn. Sødmefull men behersket frukt, fantastisk krydet, sammenblandet med en nydelig friskhet. Smertefull balanse og lang lengde.
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10/23/2019 - sirpat00 wrote: 93 Points
Part of a 2016 DRC tasting, a vintage that impressed with how approachable it already was, purity, elegance and versatility. For me, the La Tâche scored best, followed by Richebourg and Romanée-Conti – although the latter may well surpass the La Tâche in the long run. Corton came in last. Montrachet, Échezeaux and Grands-Échezeaux were not produced commercially that year and older vintages offered instead.
A slightly sweeter, but also lighter fruit when compared to the others. Fresh herbal notes, but on average a bit too green. A slightly more narrow aromatic profile, but the sweetness was be alluring, almost sexy. Fewer dimensions on the palate with a less refined texture vs the others.
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10/23/2019 - Cailles wrote: 93 Points
DRC 2016 – what survived the frost: Intro: Another great vintage. At this early stage I slightly prefer the 2016s over the 2015s at the same point last year as the former show a bit more open and complex (due to a less dominant fruit core). Out of the 5 reds, the Richebourg is my #1 with its early charms and seductiveness. The La Tache is the most complex and shows a tad more open than the Romanee Conti, which is so dense and packed that it very likely will reach higher highs than all other wines. The RSV also boasts the fantastic structure and finesse without the incredible depth of the big 3.
TN: A splendid Pinot Noir which however pales in comparison to its siblings in terms of complexity, intensity, precision and length. It is easily worth the money the Domaine and first hand retailers/distributors are asking for, however, it’s not (even close) worth the hefty price tag on the secondary market. Lots of fresh herbs circling around a soft and sweet fruit core dominated by strawberries and sour cherries. This was quite accessible and drinking nicely. Beautiful soft structure with fine tannins and a medium+ acidity allowing for ageing. Good but without any exceptionalism.
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6/28/2019 - Burgundy Al wrote: 93 Points
Dégustation Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Verticale 2016, avec Déjeuner (1243 Bourgogne Society - Beaune): Sit-down tasting with Aubert of the 2016 lineup. Very ripe black berry and cherry aromas with baking spice. Slightly leaner flavors still showcasing lack fruits, but with intense savory spice. Sneaky tannins give this a very Corton-like structure but in the most elegant fashion to start, then firming up middle through finish. Good+ weight. This might seem accessible, but I don't think it really will be within another 6-12 months.
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6/28/2017 - fcxj wrote: 92 Points
DRC visit. Exuberant and rich, with slightly medicinal feel.
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6/26/2017 - dcwino wrote: 93 Points
Winos' excellent adventure in France; 6/22/2017-6/27/2017 (All over France): Medium expressive nose displaying crushed blackberry, a hint of raspberry, strong stem, animal and earth. Excellent concentration, a bit of fizz, round and warm, strong earthy mineral, medium acidity, medium coarse tannins and a medium to long sweet and earthy finish. The nose is a bit different than the other DRC cuvees; however, the palate displays the DRC signature subtle silkiness.
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