{"title":"Burgundy White","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"drc-montrachet-2021-750ml","title":"DRC Montrachet 2021, 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe \"Unicorn\" of the Vintage: A Monument to Resilience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe 2021 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Montrachet is a historic bottle, but not for the reasons one might expect. This vintage will be remembered forever for the devastating April frosts that wiped out nearly 90% of the crop in the Montrachet vineyard. Consequently, the quantity produced is vanishingly small (reportedly only 4-5 barrels), making this arguably the most difficult-to-acquire bottle of white wine on the global market today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eDespite the microscopic yields, the wine itself is a triumph. Unlike the opulent, \"solar\" vintages of 2018, 2019, and 2020, the 2021 signals a return to a \"classic\" Burgundian profile. It is defined by electric acidity, tension, and a spine of steel. It is not a wine of weight, but of intense, vibrating energy—a diamond formed under extreme pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e A breathtaking, \"high-definition\" bouquet. It opens with the domaine's signature reductive note—\u003cb\u003estruck match and flint\u003c\/b\u003e—which gives way to profound aromas of \u003cb\u003ewhite flowers (acacia, hawthorn), lemon confit, and fresh hazelnut\u003c\/b\u003e. There is a distinct \"cool\" minerality, smelling of wet limestone and sea spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e The palate is defined by tension. While it possesses the requisite oiliness and viscosity of Montrachet, it is cut by a razor-sharp line of acidity that drives the flavors of \u003cb\u003egreen pear, white peach, and ginger\u003c\/b\u003e across the tongue. It feels vertical and athletic rather than heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e An saline, iodine-laced finish that persists for minutes, leaving a savory impression of crushed rocks and almond paste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage:\u003c\/b\u003e 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/b\u003e Montrachet Grand Cru\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyard Location:\u003c\/b\u003e Chassagne-Montrachet \u0026amp; Puligny-Montrachet border\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduction:\u003c\/b\u003e Extremely Limited (~90% loss due to frost)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/b\u003e 97 Points (Robert Parker \/ Wine Advocate), 97 Points (Jasper Morris), 98 Points (James Suckling)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eServing \u0026amp; Pairing Recommendations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/b\u003e 2028–2050+. (This wine has the structure to age for decades).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/b\u003e Mandatory. If opening young, decant for \u003cb\u003e2–3 hours\u003c\/b\u003e to allow the matchstick reduction to integrate and the floral aromatics to soar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e Serve at 54–57°F (12–14°C). Do not serve too cold, or you will mask the texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e This wine demands the finest cuisine. Pair with \u003cb\u003elobster thermidor\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eturbot with truffle cream sauce\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eseared scallops\u003c\/b\u003e, or \u003cb\u003eBresse chicken with morels\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector's Note\u003c\/b\u003e The 2021 DRC Montrachet is an \"investment singularity.\" Because the production was so catastrophically low, very few bottles will ever trade on the open market. Owning this bottle is not just about drinking a great wine; it is about possessing a piece of history that documents the climatic challenges of the 21st century. It is likely to command a significant premium over other vintages simply due to its scarcity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Class Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45858667266198,"sku":null,"price":16995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/DRCMontrachet1_441353c6-fec7-4f77-b33d-e906383ca0b1.jpg?v=1661381209"},{"product_id":"drc-montrachet-2022-750ml-3pk-owc-banded","title":"DRC Montrachet 2022, 750ml [3pk OWC Banded]","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eHere is the product description for the \u003cb\u003e2022 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Montrachet Grand Cru (3-Pack Banded OWC)\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eI have included a \u003cb\u003ePricing Strategy Section\u003c\/b\u003e at the bottom to help you value this set correctly relative to the single bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Title\u003c\/b\u003e 2022 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti | Montrachet Grand Cru | 3-Bottle OWC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShort Description\u003c\/b\u003e A pristine, banded original wooden case (OWC) containing three bottles of the 2022 DRC Montrachet. A \"solar\" and generous vintage defined by opulence, texture, and the estate’s signature gunflint reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Product Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Gold Standard of Investment: A Pristine 2022 OWC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThis listing is for a \u003cb\u003efactory-banded 3-bottle Original Wooden Case (OWC)\u003c\/b\u003e of the 2022 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Montrachet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eFor the serious collector, the \"Banded OWC\" is the ultimate guarantee of provenance. It certifies that these bottles have not been separated since leaving the Domaine’s cellars in Vosne-Romanée, ensuring they share identical storage history and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Vintage: Generosity Meets Grandeur\u003c\/b\u003e While the 2021 vintage was defined by scarcity and \"nervous\" tension, the 2022 is a return to glorious abundance. It is a \"solar\" vintage that produced wines of incredible texture and weight. However, unlike the heavy 2018s or 2019s, the 2022 DRC Montrachet retains a surprising athletic freshness. It is a massive wine, coating the palate with dry extract, yet it finishes with a saline, crystalline lift that defies the warmth of the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e Immediate and expressive. The bouquet is grand and sweeping, offering rich notes of \u003cb\u003ewhite peach, quince paste, and lemon confit\u003c\/b\u003e. The Domaine’s signature reduction—\u003cb\u003estruck match, gunpowder, and crushed rock\u003c\/b\u003e—is present but beautifully integrated into the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e Full-bodied, oily, and viscous. This is a wine of immense power that stains the palate. Flavors of fresh hazelnut, acacia honey, and ginger are cut by a spine of chalky acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e An endless, savory finish that leaves a lingering impression of sea salt and limestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage:\u003c\/b\u003e 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/b\u003e Montrachet Grand Cru\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyard Source:\u003c\/b\u003e Leased from Bonneau du Martray (Aloxe-Corton \u0026amp; Pernand-Vergelesses side)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e 3 x 750ml (Original Wooden Case - Banded)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/b\u003e 98 Points (James Suckling), 97 Points (Decanter), 96 Points (Burghound)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eServing \u0026amp; Investment Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/b\u003e 2027–2050.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e This case remains banded and has been stored in professional climate control since release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInvestment Value:\u003c\/b\u003e OWC packs of DRC Montrachet traditionally command a premium over loose bottles due to the security they offer against fraud and light damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"World Class Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45858682732694,"sku":null,"price":38850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/DRCMontrachet1_441353c6-fec7-4f77-b33d-e906383ca0b1.jpg?v=1661381209"}],"url":"https:\/\/worldclasswine.us\/collections\/burgundy-white\/wa-97.oembed","provider":"World Class Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}