Alberto Conti

Conti Costanti

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2018

Sangiovese at its finest. When the Tuscan sun kisses Sangiovese grapes, this is what you can get. Stunning. Age worthy, and this wine should be in any serious Italian collection — 20 days ago

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Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Richebourg Pinot Noir 1988

Oh boy…is this real life? A DRC from back in the days when Lalou was involved in the process. Enjoyed out of the Baccarat DRC glass which is hilarious to behold but I’ll be damned if wasn’t a pretty effective glass. The 1988 Richebourg pours a deep ruby color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with heady notes of ripe and slightly desiccated red and black fruits: strawberry, spiced meat, red flowers, forest floor, and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long with lovely, savory minerals. There is so much density. Honestly, this still needs a ton of air. It’s remarkable how youthful it’s showing. Drink now with loads of patience and through 2038. Bottle No. 4044. — 17 days ago

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ESF

ESF

Some lineup Jay!
Jay Kline

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@ESF it was a special night, our own little Version of La Paulée. I’ve got more notes to post too 😅

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Montrachet Chardonnay 2006

Ripe fruits, hint of botrytis, full bodied, intense — 22 days ago

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Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Romanée-Conti Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2006

This seemed to be more advanced than the btl I had at the DRC tasting we did 2 wks sgo — 5 days ago

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Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Marey-Monge Romanée-St. Vivant Pinot Noir 2014

Decanted for a half hour. Red berries and underbrush very complex flavors. Tremendous mid palate and was starting to shut down after about an hour in. — 5 days ago

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Bodegas Alberto Nanclares y Silvia Prieto Viticultores

Pergola Dandelion Albariño

"Dandelion" by @nanclaresyprieto is an expressive
white wine from Rías Baixas, a coastal region in northwestern Spain & known for its crisp, mineral-driven Albariño (the same grape used in most Portuguese Vinho Verde). It bursts with flavors of salty peaches, juicy melon, and grapefruit.
@alberto_nanclares was an economist in Madrid before he and his wife moved to Rías Baixas to be closer to the sea. E While he didn't intend to become a winemaker, the land he purchased came with vines.
With the help of his neighbors, he gave it a go and later partnered with @silvia_prieto3 - a consultant and specialist in organic, traditional viticulture. Their dedication to purity makes all the difference in this iconic wine, transporting you to the Atlantic coast-it's my favorite Albariño to date!
• Organically farmed and crafted with a low-intervention approach, this wine's label depicts the region's traditional "parras" trellising system of growing grapes 7-10 feet high
to improve air circulation
(preventing mildew) and maximize sun exposure (promoting ripening) in humid vineyards.
Although Rías Baixas wasn't a major player on the international wine scene until the '80s and '90s, it now produces Spain's premier white wines-and more than half of the region's winemakers are women!
— 21 days ago

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Cuvée Duvault-Blochet Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2002

When you see DRC on the label it’s difficult not to have preconceptions. The nose pops with red cherries ,stems and spice. The palate is hit with weighty red and black fruit which carries a healthy dose of acid. Surprisingly lacked the complexity and finish I was hoping for from a vintage like this let alone the producer. — 4 days ago

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@Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego Corton Prince Florent de Merode, Corton Charlie and Petite Monts are also in their line up now.
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@Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego The Duvault I believe started to be produced commercially in 1999. Those with more knowledge, please chime in.
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@Ira Schwartz Have only ever seen the GC Montrachet, Richebourg, La Tâche, Romanée St. Vivant, Échézeaux, Grands Échézeaux. Granted, we’re not dealing with thousands of cases produced for any particular offering. Hafta assume that a few of the “lesser offerings” likely don’t escape the cozy confines of Burgundy.

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

La Tâche Pinot Noir 2010

LT trio with the 10 being a more complete wine slightly edging out the 09. — 22 days ago

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Lucky boy. Some day, some day.

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Échézeaux Pinot Noir 2010

Always interesting to taste the 2 Echezeaux’s together. — 22 days ago

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