AOC Romanée Conti

In the center-east of France, Burgundy is one of the oldest French wine regions, known for its very great vintages. It includes in particular the AOC Romanée Conti.The appellation area of ​​this AOC extends in the Vosne vineyard on a little more than 1 hectare of clay-limestone hillsides composed of silt. Pinot noir vines are planted on the hillsides of this appellation, which produces prestigious red wines classified as Grand Cru. Characterized by a rich and complex aromatic bouquet, marked in particular by aromas of violet or rose petal after a few years in the cellar, this wine is known for its extreme finesse and its velvety texture in the mouth. It can be kept for 10 to 20 years in the cellar, but enthusiasts can wait for certain vintages up to 50 years.The wine of the Romanée Conti appellation is recognized as the most expensive - and therefore the most prestigious - in the world. The average price of a bottle of this appellation is €14,173 in 2021, its maximum price €482,000 (1945 vintage)!