1978 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru Champagne easily as good as many

easily as good as many producers' premiers crus

The Materium comes from a single block called the Weitz Vineyard at a 1

as hard as it may seem to believe

blueberries and a touch of raspberries are all compelling and persistent

and black fruits as well as tobacco

1978 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru Champagne easily as good as many"Powerfully ripe and expressive aromas that display a wonderfully spicy mix of sous bois and very warm earth notes followed by quite ripe and intense flavors underpinned by noticeable finishing structure that has a slightly rustic character to it. This is still quite vibrant and may very well outlive all of the DRC '78s with the possible exception of the Romane Conti. In short, this is a classic Grands Echzeaux. Consistent notes." 93 100 Burghound