DRC, Romanee Conti Vintage:2008 displaying sharp clarity

displaying sharp clarity

chiseled but fleshy

peppery aromas accenting espresso

and it's a top one

Today the wine remains quite fresh and in need of further bottle age

DRC, Romanee Conti Vintage:2008 displaying sharp clarityMild bricking. Plenty of secondary and sous bois notes are present on the cool, elegant and airy nose that reflects notes of spice, earth, dried flower and leather. The sleek, intense and rich medium bodied flavors are supported by bright acidity on the ever so slightly lean but highly persistent finish where the sense of minerality really builds as it sits on the palate. I would observe that, like a number of 2002s today, the palate is more youthful