Montrachet, Domaine de la Romanée Conti 2007

As the late picking date would suggest, this is a very ripe and wonderfully nuanced wine with a brilliantly complex nose of white peach, pear, exotic yellow fruits, acacia blossom and citrus hints that complement perfectly the rich and monumentally constructed flavors that possess an almost chewy texture yet the mouth feel is one of satin and silk, all wrapped in a palate staining mildly toasty finish that displays impeccable balance and incredible length. To call this a knockout seems almost like faint praise but it is one genuinely stunning wine that should live for 30 to 40 years.

Posted on the eRP messageboard: http://dat.erobertparker.com/bboard/showthread.php?t=224963 "The 2007 DRC Montrachet is a racier version than my previous expereiences. Vibrant acidity combined with intense fruit and impeccable balance. The oak is fully integrated. At age 3, it is truly a toddler with many years to go to reach its peak. It should easily be a 20-25 years wine. 97+ points."