Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Cuvee Duvault Blochet Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru 2002 0,75L

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Cuvée Duvault-Blochet Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru 2002

The Estate

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti requires no introduction to serious wine collectors—it is, quite simply, the most prestigious wine estate on Earth. Co-owned by the de Villaine and Leroy families since the 18th century, DRC produces wines from the greatest Grand Cru parcels in Burgundy, farmed with biodynamic practices and vinified with methods perfected over generations.

The domaine’s holdings read like a greatest hits of Burgundian viticulture: monopoles Romanée-Conti and La Tâche, plus parcels in Richebourg, Romanée-Saint-Vivant, Échezeaux, Grands-Échezeaux, and Corton. From these hallowed vineyards, DRC produces wines of extraordinary depth, complexity, and longevity—bottles that command prices rivaling fine art and appear at auction with the frequency and fanfare of masterpieces.

DRC’s winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention: biodynamic viticulture with microscopic yields (often 20-25 hl/ha), whole-cluster fermentation, aging in 100% new French oak, and bottling without filtration. The goal is to allow each terroir to express itself with perfect clarity while providing the structure for decades of aging. The results speak for themselves: wines that collectors treasure as liquid history.

Cuvée Duvault-Blochet: DRC’s Village-Level Tribute

Cuvée Duvault-Blochet honors Jacques-Marie Duvault-Blochet, who assembled DRC’s legendary vineyard holdings in the 19th century. This cuvée blends fruit from several DRC-owned Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru parcels, creating a wine that offers insight into DRC’s winemaking style at a fraction of the cost of their Grand Cru bottlings.

The fruit comes from Premier Cru vineyards surrounding DRC’s Grand Cru holdings, benefiting from similar terroir—limestone-based soils with excellent drainage and ideal mid-slope exposure. While lacking the concentration and complexity of Grand Cru fruit, these parcels produce classic Vosne-Romanée Pinot Noir: elegant, aromatic, and refined.

For collectors, Duvault-Blochet represents an accessible entry point into DRC’s universe—still expensive by Burgundy standards but offering the domaine’s signature biodynamic farming, whole-cluster fermentation, and aging in 100% new oak. The wines showcase DRC’s house style while expressing village-level terroir.

The 2002 Vintage

The 2002 vintage represents one of Burgundy’s great modern years—perfect balance, concentration, and structure. An ideal growing season culminated in pristine September weather. Critics praised 2002 for producing wines with both immediate appeal and extraordinary aging potential.

For DRC’s Duvault-Blochet, 2002 delivered wines showcasing village-level elegance elevated by DRC’s methods. At 22+ years, the wine has reached beautiful maturity—offering accessible DRC style at peak drinking.

Collectors opening now experience mature DRC at exceptional value: tertiary complexity fully developed while retaining core integrity. This is Duvault-Blochet demonstrating why even DRC’s ‘entry-level’ wines age beautifully.

Tasting Experience

• At 22 years, mature elegance: red cherry, raspberry, cranberry wrapped in tertiary complexity—truffle, leather, dried roses, forest floor. Whole-cluster fermentation’s herbal notes beautifully integrated. Classic Vosne-Romanée aromatics with DRC’s signature refinement.
• Palate: medium-to-full-bodied with beautiful density yet silky texture. Red fruit alongside savory development—cured meat, black tea, dried herbs. Tannins fully integrated. Vibrant acidity maintains freshness.
• Mid-palate: layers of flavor—fruits, flowers, earth, spice, minerals. Village-level fruit elevated by DRC’s farming and winemaking into refined sophistication.
• Finish: 65+ seconds of red cherry, truffle, iron. At 22 years, perfect maturity. This is mature DRC at accessible pricing.
• Duvault-Blochet 2002: mature DRC excellence at exceptional value. Genuine DRC quality from legendary vintage, drinking perfectly now. An accessible entry into the DRC universe.

Service & Food Pairing

Serve 16-17°C. Decant 60 minutes. Pour gently to avoid sediment. Allow 30 minutes in glass.

Exceptional pairings:

• Roasted duck, pheasant
• Veal with morels, lamb
• Mature cheeses: Époisses, Comté

Cellaring & Evolution

At 22 years, peak maturity. Drink now through 2030. Store 12-14°C, 70-75% humidity. Provenance critical.

Collector’s Note: DRC Duvault-Blochet 2002: mature DRC at exceptional value. Legendary vintage, perfect maturity, accessible pricing. Ideal for collectors seeking ready-to-drink DRC or entry into the portfolio. Genuine DRC quality and house style.