Anyone who’s seen The Gentlemen Netflix series understands the quality of DRC.
Dubbed the Rolexes of the wine world, wines from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC) are arguably the most sought-after on the planet.
With only 6,000 cases produced annually, demand has skyrocketed to astronomical levels.
The wines continue to set records for the most expensive wines ever sold at auction.
In 2018, two bottles of the 1945 vintage (which was produced in extremely limited quantities) were sold for $496,000 and $558,000.
Given its pivotal role in the wine-auction market today, it’s only fitting that the history of DRC, which dates back to 1232, includes a famous bidding war.
In 1760, the vineyard, originally named La Romanée, was acquired by Louis François, the Bourbon Prince of Conti, who added his title to the estate, renaming it Romanée-Conti.
After the French Revolution, the Domaine changed hands several times. In 1869, the Duvault-Blochet family purchased it, shaping the estate into its modern form.
They added Echézeaux, Grands Echézeaux, and Richebourg, joining the renowned monopole La Tâche.
Later, they acquired holdings in Romanée Saint-Vivant and Montrachet, along with leases on the hill of Corton in the 21st century.
Today, DRC’s vineyards sit on some of the finest wine-producing land in the world. All of their wines hold the prestigious Grand Cru classification, and their vineyards are recognised as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Because of their exceptional quality and limited quantity, DRC wines are among the hardest to acquire.
Supply is extremely limited while demand continues to soar.
This is why we were just a little bit excited when we managed to get our hands on twelve bottles of 1988 DRC La Romanée-Conti Grand Cru Monopole.
This outstanding vintage, receiving an impressive 97 points from the legendary Robert Parker, is celebrated for its remarkable balance of fruit, tannin, and acidity, with decades of aging potential still ahead.
Each bottle has been sourced directly from a reputable négociant in France and has been kept in pristine storage since its release from The Domaine.
Imagine being among the select few who can proudly display one of these rare gems in their collection.
Ten have been allocated already.
We only have two left!
Odds are you will unlikely see a bottle like this for sale again, and, if you do, it will almost certainly be at a much higher price.
