DRC Corton-Charlemagne 2022, 750ml [3pk OWC Banded]

The Solar Successor: Power, Texture, and Provenance

This listing is for a pristine, banded 3-bottle Original Wooden Case (OWC) of the 2022 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Corton-Charlemagne.

Since taking over the lease of these historic vines from Bonneau du Martray in 2019, DRC has rapidly established this bottling as one of the most sought-after white wines in Burgundy. While the 2021 was defined by scarcity and cool restraint, the 2022 is a return to glorious abundance and texture.

The 2022 vintage is characterized by its "solar" generosity. It is a wine of immense volume and oiliness, yet it retains the Domaine's signature electric tension. It captures the warmth of the vintage without losing the salty, crystalline minerality that defines the hill of Corton.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich and expressive immediately upon pulling the cork. It bursts with luxuriously ripe aromas of quince, golden delicious apple, and lemon confit. As it breathes, the classic DRC reduction appears—struck match, flint, and gunsmoke—layered with delicate notes of acacia flowers and fresh hazelnut.

• Palate: Full-bodied, satiny, and enveloping. This is a gastronomic wine with serious extract and grip. The texture is creamy (almost oily), but a spine of racy acidity cuts through the richness, leaving the palate refreshed.

• Finish: A long, chalky finish that vibrates with notes of iodine, lime zest, and sweet spices.

Technical Details

• Vintage: 2022

• Appellation: Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru

• Vineyard Source: Leased from Bonneau du Martray

• Format: 3 x 750ml (Original Wooden Case)

• Critical Acclaim: 96 Points (Decanter), 95 Points (Wine Advocate), 95 Points (Vinous)

Serving & Pairing Recommendations

• Drinking Window: 2026–2045. This vintage is generous enough to be enjoyed young but has the stuffing to age for 20+ years.

• Decanting: Recommended 60 minutes to allow the reduction to blow off.

• Serving Temperature: Serve at 54–57°F (12–14°C).

• Food Pairing: The weight of this wine allows it to pair with white meats and rich seafood. Perfect with Bresse chicken with cream sauce, butter-poached lobster, or veal sweetbreads.

Investor's Note: Why the OWC Matters For blue-chip Burgundies like DRC, the Original Wooden Case (OWC) is a critical component of value. It serves as a guarantee of provenance and authenticity in a market rife with fraud. Breaking this case to sell single bottles often devalues the remaining stock; therefore, acquiring the full, intact 3-pack is the preferred method for serious investment.