Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 2010

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

Pouring a deep, luminous ruby-garnet with crimson highlights, the 2010 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti Grand Cru Monopole is an expression of sovereign poise born from one of the world’s most hallowed monopole vineyards in Vosne-Romanée. The nose is at once opulent and restrained, offering intoxicating layers of dried strawberry and wild cherry, delicate dried flowers and violet, underscored by hauntingly complex wet earth, dark bark, and a whisper of sous bois. On the palate, the wine reveals an extraordinary silkiness that only old-vine Pinot Noir from the Côte de Nuits can deliver — plush and full in body, yet with a crystalline precision that distinguishes the 2010 vintage.

Velvety, ample tannins coat the palate in a fine, lingering embrace, giving way to a finish of singular length where violet perfume and mineral salinity intertwine. Described by critics as ‘graceful and complete,’ this wine carries the hallmark ripeness of a great harvest achieved against the odds. Though drinking magnificently now, this exceptional Grand Cru will continue to evolve and reward patience for several decades to come.

Food Pairing

The DRC Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 2010 is a sublime partner for whole roasted Bresse pigeon with black truffle jus, its silken tannins and earthy depth harmonising with the bird’s delicate gaminess. Equally compelling alongside a minimalist preparation of aged Époisses or Comté — the wine’s violets, dried cherry, and mineral finish elevate even the finest artisan cheeses to a transcendent pairing.

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti Grand Cru Monopole 2010, Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy, France