Domaine de la Romanée Conti (1959 – 2022)

Vertical tasting of Echézeaux

A newborn tradition

One year after the introductory tasting on Domaine de la Romanée Conti, we invite you to come join for the beginning of a cycle through which we wish to explore the historical estate terroirs in dedicated verticals.

This session will be devoted to the grand cru Echézeaux on over 60 years.

About Echézeaux at the DRC (average annual production 16’000 bottles)

Beneath the ochre slopes of Vosne-Romanée, where the Cistercians first bent their backs to the soil in the 13th century, lies Echézeaux — a Grand Cru whose soul is etched in stone and shaped by time.

Owned by the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti since 1898, its 4.67 hectares include the famed Les Poulaillères and a sliver of Clos Saint-Denis.

Since the monks of Saint-Vivant, this land has been cultivated with reverence, its thin topsoil yielding directly to limestone bedrock, a crucible that demands patience and rewards with precocious, elegant fruit.

DRC’s Echézeaux sings with its own voice — lighter, yet no less profound than Grands Echézeaux. Think bramble fruit kissed by wild herbs, a whisper of gaminess, and a silken texture that unfolds with time. Harvest often begins here, as the vines awaken earliest, a testament to its sun-drenched, drought-prone terroir. The domaine’s meticulous practices ensure each berry expresses its origin with purity.

Welcome to Zürich for an evening conjugating history, wine-making evolution, product aesthetics and climate change.

Our program

We are going to share a line-up of 12 wines from the Domaine de la Romanée Conti.

2 vintages of Corton Charlemagne to warm up, followed by 10 vintages of Echézeaux.

Preferred knowledge: A deep love for Pinot Noir… in its most classical expression!

The list of the wines

• Corton Charlemagne 2022
• Corton Charlemagne 2020
• Echézeaux 1959
• Echézeaux 1972
• Echézeaux 1978
• Echézeaux 1988
• Echézeaux 1992
• Echézeaux 1998
• Echézeaux 2004
• Echézeaux 2006
• Echézeaux 20??
• Echézeaux 2022

Note

Due to the rarity of the bottles, there will only be one bottle per wine. In the event of cork taint or aromatic deviation, the wine will not be replaced.

Glassware

Wines will be served in Spigelau glassware. If you have other preferences, feel free to bring your own.

Useful tips & dinner

Given the richness of the program, we recommend reserving your entire evening for the tasting. The chef will prepare a selection of finger food for the apero before we start the tasting. The main course will be served after the tasting to answer the roar of your stomachs after such an effort ! Please notify us of any food allergies upon registration.