2011 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Montrachet Grand Cru
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The 2011 Montrachet Grand Cru is the first wine of La Paulée, and naturally, it is a suitable way to commence proceedings. Just a shame it is corked. Tasted at the La Paulée in Beaune.
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Neal Martin
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Tropical fruit, butter and marzipan notes are all accentuated in the 2011 Montrachet. A hint of classic reduction adds freshness to balance out the wine’s natural richness and opulence. All things considered, the 2011 is drinking beautifully now, but will probably mature a bit faster than some of the surrounding vintages. Today, it is quite expressive. Tasted at the 2016 DRC presentation in New York. Tasted at the DRC Montrachet charity event in New York.
Pale yellow-gold. Very reserved nose offers licorice, wild herbs, anise, menthol and a whiff of meat; not at all a fruity style. Then silky and shapely in the mouth, with an impression of strong extract to the flavors of iodiney minerality, fresh herbs and vanilla. Not a honeyed style for this bottling. Finishes with excellent cut and citrus peel lift. Perhaps a bit light for this bottling, with a youthfully disjointed character calling for at least four or five years of additional cellaring.
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.