2004 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Saint-Vivant Marey Monge***
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Looks much more than one year older than the 2005 – quite light to mid ruby. This looks very developed indeed. Coffee grounds on the smudgy nose. Transparent and a bit beetrooty rather than pure fresh fruit. Attractive texture and sweeter than most 2004 burgundies. Hint of cough medicine, and slightly rusty nails hardness on the finish, but not very persistent. A lack of purity here. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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Very bright crimson. Bright red cherry fruit on the nose which is remarkable intense. This exuberant wine leaps out of the glass in a super-fruity way. Extremely full ripe nose with good acidity and a slightly animal hint again (like the straight Echezeaux). Perceptible but very fine tannins on the finish. Round and glorious with lots of stuffing and structure too.A little bit earthy but this overall is the fruitiest of DRC’s 2004s. A great testament to all the work that DRC have put into this vineyard. (JR)
(est. 700-$900) Medium red. Aromas of red cherry and Oriental spices, with a liqueur-like aspect. Sweet, aromatic and penetrating, with lovely acidity giving shape and life to the silky, slowly mounting flavors. In a distinctly feminine style, and more expressive in the mouth today than the Grands-Echezeaux. A supple, suave, sappy wine with a light touch. Finishes long, with dusty tannins.
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.