Corton DRC 2011
Corton DRC 2011 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Pinot Noir (Corton, France), in the medium, savoury reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with duck, salmon, roast chicken, bolognese.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vosne Romanee Duvault Blochet DRC 1999 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti · Burgundy | £3924.00 | |||
| Corton DRC 2016 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti · Burgundy | £3958.00 | |||
| Savigny Les Beaune Les Narbantons Domaine Leroy 2014 Domaine Leroy · Burgundy | £3970.00 | |||
| Vosne Romanee Les Jachees Bizot 2017 Domaine Bizot · Burgundy | £3412.00 |
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti – often abbreviated as DRC – is one of the most prestigious and highly regarded wine estates in Burgundy. Located in the village of Vosne-Romanée, DRC is known for producing some of the finest and most sought-after wines in the world, primarily from Pinot Noir. The estate encompasses several Grand Cru vineyards, including the eponymous Romanée-Conti, La Tâche, Richebourg, Romanée-St-Vivant and Corton, where this release comes from. The 2011 vintage was marked by a rather challenging growing season, with cool temperatures and some issues with rain. However, the skilled winemakers at DRC managed to produce a beautiful wine with good structure and balance.