Domaine de la Romanee Conti Echezeaux Grand Cru 2008

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Échézeaux Grand Cru 2008 – 6x75cl Case (OWC, IB)

A Rare Grand Cru from Burgundy’s Most Revered Estate

Discover one of the most exceptional vintages of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti’s Échézeaux Grand Cru. The 2008 vintage stands out not only within DRC’s typically excellent output, but as a landmark example of what the Échézeaux vineyard is capable of delivering in the right hands. Sourced from vines averaging 45 years old—90% from the esteemed Les Poulaillères and 10% from Clos St. Denis—this wine captures both the elegance and intensity that collectors and Burgundy lovers seek.

Tasting Notes

The 2008 Échézeaux Grand Cru offers a captivating bouquet of ripe red cherry, wild blueberry, and a medley of warm exotic spices, intertwined with earthy undertones and forest floor. The palate is medium-bodied, richly textured and silky, revealing layers of minerality, fine-grained tannins and impressive concentration. The racy acidity and remarkable structure carry through to a long, driving finish that underscores the wine's precision and poise.

This vintage shows greater finesse and depth than usual, elevating it to a level rarely seen in this cuvée. A Burghound 93-point rating highlights its class, declaring it “dramatically good” and “first-rate.”

Wine Features

• Country: France

• Region: Burgundy

• Sub-region: Côte de Nuits

• Appellation: Échézeaux Grand Cru

• Producer: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

• Vintage: 2008

• Packaging: Original Wooden Case (OWC), In Bond (IB)

• Case Format: 6 x 75cl bottles

Awards & Scores

• 93 Points – Allen Meadows, Burghound

• Highly Rated by global critics for ageing potential and finesse

• Prestigious Provenance – From the legendary Domaine de la Romanée-Conti