Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru “Cuvée Duvault-Blochet” 2002 Domaine Romanèe Conti

Romanée-Conti Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru “Cuvée Duvault-Blochet” 2002

The classic soul of Burgundy signed by Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

The 2002 vintage represents a classic and balanced year, ideal for understanding the refined elegance of the Cuvée Duvault-Blochet. Produced in extremely limited quantities from selected young vines within DRC’s legendary Grand Crus (La Tâche, Richebourg, Romanée-St-Vivant, Echézeaux), this 1er Cru expresses understated greatness, with aromatic transparency and tannic depth.

Vineyard and Harvest
2002 was a cool but steady year, with a dry summer allowing for slow, full grape ripening. Parcels for this cuvée are certified biodynamic, yielding perfectly healthy, balanced bunches. Harvested manually with strict sorting.

Vinification and Aging
Fermentation is spontaneous with indigenous yeasts in open wooden vats, with no artificial temperature control, in line with the Domaine’s non-interventionist philosophy. Aged for 16–18 months in new French oak barrels, without fining or filtration.

Tasting Notes

• Color: Bright ruby with slight garnet hues showing noble evolution.

• Nose: Refined bouquet of ripe red berries (raspberry, cherry), underbrush, sweet spices, black tea, dried petals, and graphite.

• Palate: Fine, taut and harmonious; silky tannins, lively acidity, and a subtle mineral note on the long finish.

Suggested Pairings
Stuffed quail · Roast lamb with herbs · Porcini risotto · Venison tartare · Aged washed-rind cheeses (Époisses, aged Taleggio)

Serving temp.: 16 °C · Decanting: 1 hour recommended

Tech Sheet

• Producer: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

• Vintage: 2002

• Appellation: Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru “Cuvée Duvault-Blochet”

• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir

• Farming: Certified biodynamic

• Harvest: Manual, strict selection

• Fermentation: Spontaneous with native yeasts in wooden vats

• Aging: 16–18 months in new oak

• Filtration: None

• Alcohol: ~13.5%

• Production: Extremely limited

• Distribution: By allocation only

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.