Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Grands-Echezeaux Grand Cru 2004 0,75L

ROBERT PARKER ” Grapes harvested by 28th September rather than 4th October for the above. A similar, pale hue, but much more expression on the nose with ripe wild strawberry, hedgerow, dried orange peel and some autumn leaves, with a hint of sandalwood evolving over time. The palate is medium-bodied with good depth, sharp acidity and slightly grainy tannins. Not a flamboyant wine but more introverted and subdued on the conservative finish. A second sample showed more ripeness on the nose (with a scent of rose petals) and a little spicier on the finish, more “complete” than the earlier bottle. 91/100 and second bottle 93/100. (1,000 cases produced) Tasted February 2007. “