Romanée Conti

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Romanée Conti is a grand cru vineyard in Burgundy famous for consistently producing some of the greatest wine in the world.^{[citation needed]} Hugh Johnson, the renowned British wine critic, describes it as "the most celebrated and expensive red wine in the world, with reserves of flavour beyond imagination."^{[citation needed]} The vineyard, located in Vosne-Romanée, is minuscule, comprising only 1.8 hectares. Each year, there are only about 450 cases produced.^{[citation needed]} Romanée Conti is a monopole of Domaine de la Romanée Conti, which derives its name from the vineyard.

The wine is made from aging Pinot Noir vines planted with the best possible aspect towards the sun.^{[citation needed]} Vinified and cellared in the property of Domaine de la Romanée Conti, the wines command fabulous prices.^{[citation needed]} In addition to its eponymous vineyard, Domaine Romanée Conti also comprises the monopole of La Tâche and parts of Echézaux, Romanee Saint-Vivant, Grands Echézaux and Richebourg - all grand crus, well-respected in their own right. In addition, they produce a small quantity of Chardonnay from grand cru Montrachet.^[1]

As an interesting footnote, legend has it that Napoleon ordered his armies to salute the Romanee Conti Wine Estate whenever they marched past it, traveling through the region, as this was his favourite wine.^{[citation needed]}