Awards/Ratings

Burghound 97; Jasper Morris 94. Widely praised by critics and considered one of DRC’s most collectible whites

Tasting Note

Opulent, concentrated Chardonnay: white peach, pear, lemon oil, toasted hazelnut, acacia honey, flinty minerality, crystalline acidity and a long saline, savory finish.

Food Pairing

Western: butter‑poached lobster, seared scallops, roast chicken in cream sauce, aged Comté or Parmigiano; Asian: miso‑glazed sea bass, lobster tempura, Cantonese steamed fish, sushi/sashimi (fatty cuts), mild Thai coconut curry.

Production Method

Hand‑harvested with strict selection; spontaneous/native‑yeast fermentation in French oak barrels; ~18 months élevage with a portion of new oak; minimal fining/filtration, very low yields.

Vineyard Info

Domaine de la Romanée‑Conti (DRC), based in Vosne‑Romanée, owns ~0.67 ha in Le Montrachet; tiny production, biodynamic practices and highly allocated distribution.