Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy, France
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Known simply as DRC, this is the most revered wine estate on earth, producing tiny quantities of Grand Cru Burgundy from some of the most coveted vineyards in the world.
History
The Domaine traces its modern era to Jacques-Marie Duvault-Blochet, who bought the estate in 1869, and it has never been sold since. The Romanée-Conti vineyard itself takes its name from the Prince de Conti, an 18th century owner.
Since 1942 the estate has been co-owned by the de Villaine and Leroy families. Aubert de Villaine, who directed the Domaine for more than fifty years, retired in 2022, marking a major generational handover.
Style and Character
DRC produces only Grand Cru wines, made exclusively from Pinot Noir (with a tiny amount of Chardonnay from Le Montrachet). Yields are among the lowest in Burgundy and the vineyards are farmed biodynamically. The wines are extraordinarily complex and long-lived, prized for their perfume, silken texture and depth rather than weight.
INVESTMENT NOTES
Why collectors and investors pay attention
Few wines stand more prominent in the fine wine market than DRC. Famed for unparalleled quality, astronomical demand and extreme scarcity, it is the crown jewel of many collections.
Romanée-Conti and La Tâche, the estate's two monopoles, are among the most valuable wines in the world and have an exceptional long term track record.
Key Wines
Romanée-Conti Grand Cru (monopole)
The estate's most famous wine.
La Tâche Grand Cru (monopole)
The second monopole.
Richebourg, Romanée-Saint-Vivant, Grands Échezeaux, Échezeaux
Further Grand Cru holdings.
Le Montrachet Grand Cru
The rare white.
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