1973 Romanee Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

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1973 Romanee Conti

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Description
“As if, in this square of earth, the gods had bequeathed us a memory of the fascinating vestige of a timeless perfection.” —Richard Olney The wine of Prince de Conti, she is velvet, seduction and mystery. It is the most Proustian of all great wines: Concealed in the secret perfume of fading rose petals of a Romanée-Conti 1956, is it not the intense and pure sensation of the recaptured past which arrests and enchants us? Surface area: 1.8140 hectares

Vinous Media: 96-98 Points
The 2018 Romanée-Conti Grand Cru sports a limpid ruby color. It is quintessential “RC” on the nose, which features crystalline scents of wild strawberry and cranberry fruit, crushed limestone, oyster shell and pressed rose petal. With aeration there is even a suggestion of crushed flint. The palate is medium-bodied with super-fine tannins that frame the ethereal red fruit. Understated yet imbued with stunning elegance. The finish seems to go on forever. Remarkable.

The 1973 Romanée-Conti from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC) is a highly prestigious and sought-after red wine made from Pinot Noir grapes. It originates from the Romanée-Conti Grand Cru vineyard in the Côte de Nuits subregion of Burgundy, France. This vineyard is one of the most famous and celebrated in the world, with a history that dates back centuries.

The 1973 vintage of Romanée-Conti is notable for its rarity and the historical context of the vineyard. The average price for a bottle of this vintage is around $21,864, excluding tax

The Romanée-Conti vineyard spans 1.8 hectares and was named after being acquired by Prince Louis-François de Bourbon-Conti in 1760. The vineyard was confiscated during the French Revolution and has changed hands several times since then. Today, it is co-owned by Aubert de Villaine and Henry-Frédéric Roch

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is renowned for its meticulous approach to viticulture and winemaking, including biodynamic practices and a commitment to low yields and maximum fruit maturity. This results in wines that are celebrated for their complexity, aromatic intensity, and longevity. The 1973 vintage, despite being from a challenging year, would be expected to display a range of complex aromas and flavors, including those evocative of rose, violet, spices, truffles, and leather, as is characteristic of the Romanée-Conti wines

Collectors and connoisseurs highly prize the wines from DRC, and the 1973 Romanée-Conti would be a rare and valuable addition to any serious wine collection.

A bottle of 1973 Romanee-Conti from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, with a serial number similar to 5196, is currently selling at wine auctions and retailers worldwide for prices ranging from approximately €8,200 to $22,000 USD per 750ml bottle, depending on condition and market. Below is a table with available results and direct links to each listing.

Recent Worldwide Auction and Retail Prices

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