Corton DRC 2016
Corton DRC 2016 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savigny Les Beaune Les Narbantons Domaine Leroy 2014 Domaine Leroy · Burgundy | £3970.00 | |||
| Vosne Romanee Duvault Blochet DRC 1999 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti · Burgundy | £3924.00 | |||
| Pommard Les Vignots Domaine Leroy 2013 Domaine Leroy · Burgundy | £4140.00 | |||
| Corton DRC 2011 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti · Burgundy | £3697.00 |
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti – or simply DRC – is undoubtedly the most prestigious wine producer in Burgundy. The iconic estate is co-owned by the de Villaine and Leroy families, with Alexandre Bernier in place as cellar master following the retirement of Bernard Noblet in 2018. The Corton Grand Cru is a recent addition to the Romanée-Conti’s portfolio, produced from a 2.28-hectare vineyard leased to DRC by Prince Florent de Merode since November 2008. The 2016 vintage combines notes of ripe blackberries, cherries and baking spices, with a savoury thread that runs alongside the fruity flavours.