Corton Charlemagne 2020 Domaine Romanèe Conti

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2020

The purity of white Burgundy, signed by the myth of Vosne

In the vineyard: a new chapter, the same absolute rigor

2020 marks one of the first releases of Corton-Charlemagne by Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, which acquired these historic plots on the Corton hill in 2018. As always, the work in the vineyard is meticulous: certified biodynamic farming, exclusively manual labor, and extremely low yields. The calcareous and mineral-rich soils give birth to Chardonnay grapes of extraordinary concentration, with a natural tension that fully reflects the terroir’s identity. DRC approaches this white wine with the same philosophy: precision, slowness, and deep listening to nature.

In the cellar: non-interventionist winemaking under watchful eyes

Fermentation takes place in wood, using indigenous yeasts, with no artificial temperature control. The foundational principle is clear: let the wine speak, without interference. The wine matures for 18 months in 100% new French oak barrels, always with restraint, so the oak never overshadows the wine’s character. No fining or filtration—just time, gravity, and patience. The 2020 vintage delivers depth, purity, and vertical tension, confirming that even in whites, the DRC signature remains unmistakable.

The wine: a Chardonnay carved in stone

Deep golden yellow, bright and concentrated, with slight greenish hues. On the nose, it’s a whirlwind of flint, white flowers, citrus peel, and hazelnut, underpinned by a marine, salty undertone. On the palate, it’s vertical, deep, salty, and long, with a creamy yet taut structure, finishing with remarkable mineral length.

🧾 Technical sheet

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay

• Origin: Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy

• Farming: Certified biodynamic

• Fermentation: Spontaneous, with native yeasts in wood

• Aging: 18 months in new oak

• Production: Extremely limited

• Alcohol content: ~13.5% vol.

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Domaine de la Romanée‑Conti

The absolute essence of Burgundy—built on rigor, land, and time

The Domaine de la Romanée‑Conti, widely known as DRC, is far more than a wine producer—it is a global icon and a symbol of enological perfection located in the heart of Côte de Nuits, in Vosne‑Romanée. Its history spans centuries and is intertwined with the legendary vineyard that bears its name—Romanée‑Conti—already revered in the 18th century, contested by nobles and cardinals. The Domaine’s modern identity was shaped in the 20th century by the de Villaine and Leroy families, who continue to share its management and vision. All its vineyards are Grand Cru, nestled in Burgundy’s most prized plots—from La Tâche and Richebourg to Romanée‑Saint‑Vivant and Montrachet. With extremely limited production, each bottle is the result of an unwavering pursuit of purity, depth, and terroir fidelity.

In the vineyard: rigorous biodynamics and profound respect for terroir

At DRC, organic farming is not a trend, but a deeply held conviction. The vineyards have been certified biodynamic for years, though respect for the land predates any certification. Every vineyard practice—including harvest—is done by hand, grounded in the goal of expressing each cru fully. Each vine is treated as a unique individual; there is no forcing, no irrigation, no synthetic products. Exceptionally low yields, coupled with vine age, yield grapes of unparalleled concentration and complexity. Central to the philosophy is time—time to listen to the soil, observe the vine, and wait for perfect maturity. Only through such patience can one create a wine capable of transcending decades.

In the cellar: rigor, gravity, and almost religious classicism

Winemaking at DRC is marked by monastic precision, with meticulous observation of each micro-lot. Grapes are sorted one by one with obsessive care. Fermentation occurs in oak vats with native yeasts, often using whole clusters, and with no artificial temperature control. The must follows its natural course, without mechanical interference. Post-fermentation, wines are aged roughly 18 months in 100% new barriques, always with the aim of preserving, not masking, the wine’s identity. There is no room for shortcuts or compromise. Each cuvée is bottled unfiltered after a slow, precise, and silent evolution. The result is a wine beyond time—devoid of fashion or concession, speaking with an ethereal, vibrant, unmatched voice.