Very pale ruby-brick colour. Wonderfully open, fragrant nose of rose petals, dried cranberries, iron ore, cinnamon and cardamom. The palate reveals the most approachable wine of the 1995 DRC line-up giving plenty of opulent fruit supported by crisp acidity and a low to medium level of silky tannins. Very long spicy finish.

The first Domaine de la Romanee-Conti wine I ever tasted at Corney & Barrow. Limpid pink hue. A lovely, feminine nose - just pure glorious, uncomplicated Pinot. Quite tart, refreshing, vigorous. Great poise. Not complex but so drinkable. Very fine. Drink from 1999. Tasted February 1998.

Expressive aromas of cassis, redcurrant, truffle, espresso and spicy oak. Dense, sweet and oaky, with lovely gentle texture and nicely buffered tannins. Stylish rather than powerful, and already displaying a lot of personality. This wine is usually overshadowed by those that follow in this cellar, but it's a lovely Echezeaux.

Medium-ruby colored, the Echezeaux displays a deep nose of berries and spice, and an elegant, floral (roses), cherry-filled, perfumed, medium-bodied personality. Delicious and easy to drink, this wine should be held for 4 years and consumed over the following 6-8 years. This note is the result of tastings I did in Burgundy between January 7 and January 29. The wine was tasted from cask, not bottle. Pinot Noir, a fragile varietal, reacts poorly to fining, filtration, and careless bottling techniques, I recommend caution when considering buying a red burgundy based on cask samples. I called it as I tasted it, and hope the bottled wine reflects the quality of the samples I was provided. Drc wines are not subjected to any filtration or fining and undergo only one racking. Importer: Wilson-Daniels, St. Helena, CA; tel. (707) 963-9661.