DRC 2021: Purity and Transparency

A review of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti’s 2021 releases

Senior editor Bruce Sanderson
Senior editor Bruce Sanderson tasted DRC’s seven 2021 releases from their Echézeaux, Grand Echézeaux, Romanée St.-Vivant, Richebourg, Montrachet, La Tâche and Romanée-Conti parcels. (Rick Wenner)

Senior editor Bruce Sanderson found that, despite facing climate challenges, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti’s 2021 releases promise quality for collectors on par with this exceptional vintage for Burgundy’s grand crus. Get his full review of the DRC lineup!

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