Domaine de la Romanee-Conti
Hautes Cotes de Nuits 2010
Other years:
2008| Denomination | Bourgogne AOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Burgundy (France) |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay |
| Year | 2010 |
| Product name | Hautes Cotes de Nuits 2010 |
| Color | Golden straw yellow. |
| Perfume | Floral and fruity aromas on the nose. |
| Taste | On the palate the wine is soft and savoury. |
| Pairings | Ideal with fish dishes and white meats. |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Country | France |
| Other years | 2008 |
Description
Still white wine from Burgundy, France, 12% ABV, produced by Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. 100% Chardonnay. 2010 vintage. A wine that embodies the excellence of Burgundy, produced by one of the world's leading producers. The vineyards are clustered around the village of Vosne-Romanée, on well-drained slopes facing east and southeast. The average age of the vines is very old—about 44 years—and the vineyards are farmed organically. To avoid soil compaction caused by tractors, horses were reintroduced to cultivate the Romanée-Conti and Le Montrachet vineyards. Floral and fruity aromas on the nose. Golden straw yellow. On the palate, the wine is soft and savory.
Awards
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2010
99/100
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Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C.
Longevity:
Over 25 years
Decanting time:
2 hours
Pairings
- Start up year: 1232
The vineyards are grouped around the village of Vosne-Romanée, on well drained slopes facing east and south-east.
The average age of the vines is very high - around 44 years - and the vineyards are cultivated organically.
To avoid compacting the soil with the use of tractors, horses were re-introduced to cultivate the vineyards of Romanée-Conti and Le Montrachet.
Yields are very low at an average of 25 hl/ha (the Grand Cru rendement is 35 hl/ha). In other words, it takes the produce of three vines to produce one bottle of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. Yields are kept low through severe pruning early in the season, and green pruning (éclaircissage/vendange en vert) in July/August, with a 'passage de nettoyage' completed immediately before harvest, to cut out substandard grapes. At harvest time, the grapes are sorted into small baskets and individually examined for health on triage tables, before the winemaking begins.
The Domaine has its private supply of oak from the Troncais forests. 100% new oak is used and maturation time depends on the quality of the vintage.
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| Name | Domaine Romanee Conti Bourgone Hautes Cotes de Nuits 2010 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Bourgogne AOC |
| Vintage | 2010 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Vendor | Domaine de la Romanee-Conti |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |