COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
100% Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Société Civile Du Domaine De La Romanée-Conti
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Romanée-St-Vivant Marey-Monge 2016 from Société Civile Du Domaine De La Romanée-Conti is a Grand Cru from Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy, France, made from 100% Pinot Noir. The vineyard, historically linked to the Abbey of Saint Vivant and later the Marey-Monge family, is now owned by DRC, a producer renowned for its biodynamic and minimalist winemaking philosophy. The 2016 vintage, despite facing significant challenges from spring frosts, yielded a wine celebrated for its classical elegance and aromatic depth, a testament to the vineyard's resilience and the estate's expertise.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€4875
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The vineyard's name traces back to the Abbey of Saint Vivant, a medieval monastic owner.
Fact 02
The 'Marey-Monge' designation honors a family that owned the vineyard for over a century.
Fact 03
DRC has practiced organic viticulture since the 1980s and is fully biodynamic.
Fact 04
Production for this vintage was limited to just 5,657 bottles.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is characterized by a profound respect for nature and tradition. Viticulture is strictly biodynamic, focusing on soil health and minimal intervention in the vineyard. In the cellar, winemaking is non-interventionist, often incorporating whole-bunch fermentation to enhance complexity. The wines are then aged exclusively in 100% new French oak barrels, a practice that imparts structure and subtle oak nuances while allowing the inherent qualities of the Pinot Noir and its terroir to remain the focus.
