The fame of the wines means that counterfeit bottles are all too common, as the recent conviction of Rudi Kurniawan, aka Dr Conti, for fraud illustrated.
The domaine itself warns people on its website only to purchase from authorized agents and retailers, but that doesn't stop people ending up with dubious bottles. Or, alternatively, stealing them. After a dip in quality at the end of the s and the beginning of the s, DRC has consistently upped its game ever since.
The wines aren't cheap, but, in great years, they are exceptional. Of recent vintages, and the about-to-be released are the pick of the bunch. The domaine is also capable of producing very good wines in more difficult vintages like , and , such is the attention to detail and the quality of its vineyards. Sign In. Only grands crus will suffice DRC owns or leases a total of What about the premiers crus?
To join the conversation, comment on our social media channels. Recent Stories View All. Bordeaux Whistleblower Denied Appeal Nov When he bought the prestigious vineyard in , the Prince of Conti took all its wines off the market, hoarding every bottle for his personal consumption. The French authorities eventually caught Jacques Soltys, the small-time criminal behind the plot, in a sting operation. DRC has also been subject to a number of high-profile imitation conspiracies.
The case of Rudy Kurniawan is arguably the most notable. The domaine owns a mere 0. Find out more. Items of Sort by Relevance. Pinot Noir. Available for collection from London Shop.
De Villaine is co-owner of the domaine, but he sees himself as its custodian. He suggests he is the custodian of the estate not just on behalf of his co-directors but on behalf of Burgundy itself.
De Villaine lives that vineyard life cycle, too. His conversation is about walking among his vineyards, the colour of the leaves, the development of the fruit, the sharp winter mornings and warm summer evenings.
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