250 - 2012 Domaine de la Romanee Conti, Corton, 1 bottle

2012 Domaine de la Romanee Conti, Corton, 1 bottle Bottle conditions : (in bond) All condition and packaging abbreviations (e.g., owc, ts, lbsl, etc.) are given in their original English form. Refer to our catalog for an explanation of these abbreviations. Wine notes: "The 2012 Corton Grand Cru was cropped at 11 hectoliters per hectare on September 21. Clear, almost pale in color, the nose exudes that term often appropriated to Burgundy: transparency. The aromatics gradually unfold with light strawberry and red cherry scents, just a hint of sous bois in the background. The palate is crisp on the entry with tart cherries, a fine line of acidity and hints of brown sugar interwoven through the finish that fans out gently. It feels a little foursquare, a "correct" Corton that is perhaps letting the fellow Grand Crus take the limelight. But it will give pleasure over the next 10 to 12 years, and though it might not represent the best Corton since the domaine took over the parcels in 2009, it is perhaps the one that slots in perfectly with the other wines. Just 242 cases produced this year."(92pts) Provenance: From Corton to Romanée-Conti: This nineteen-lot offering of the one and only Domaine de la Romanée-Conti was purchased on release and arrives from Scandinavia in perfect condition. Corton leads with ten vintages, every one from 2010 through 2018 plus the 2022, before the Grand Crus take over with Echézeaux from 2019 and 2022, 2020 Grands Echézeaux, La Tâche from 2021 and 2023, 2023 Richebourg, and a bottle of 2022 Romanée-Conti! White Burgundy adds 2020 Corton-Charlemagne and 2003 Montrachet. A remarkable cross-section of the Domaine’s holdings! All wines purchased on release and properly stored. Refer to original catalog header sections for additional information on provenance when available.