Burgundy
Wars, pestilence and economic turmoil have broken up many of Burgundy’s best estates. But with the commitment of two families, elite producer Domaine de la Romanée-Conti has instead grown and flourished.
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Cover Story
Heaven on Earth - Aubert de Villaine has guided Burgundy’s exalted Domaine de la Romanée-Conti decisively into the 21st century. An in-depth look at this historic estate, where Pinot Noir reaches its apex
Terroir and Transparency - DRC’s seven grands crus vineyards and the wines they yield harbor unique character
Auction Overachievers - The estate’s wines continue to command top prices at auction, outperforming even top Bordeaux
Features
2007 Red Burgundy - After several vintages of rich, ripe reds, a cool summer in the region led to elegant wines more typical of the northern climate
WineSpectator.com: More than 450 wines were reviewed for this report. A free alphabetical list is available. WineSpectator.com members can access complete reviews for all the wines tasted using the online Wine Ratings Search.
Chile’s Cooling Trend - Established warm-climate bottlings stand out, but a shift toward the breezy coast has new wines showing minerality and finesse
WineSpectator.com: More than 540 wines were reviewed for this report. A free alphabetical list is available. WineSpectator.com members can access complete reviews for all the wines tasted using the online Wine Ratings Search.
Austria Keeps Climbing - Tricky weather proved no problem, as vintners crafted a run of fine whites
WineSpectator.com: More than 240 wines were reviewed for this report. A free alphabetical list is available. WineSpectator.com members can access complete reviews for all the wines tasted using the online Wine Ratings Search.
Celebrate With Champagne - Whether you plan to host two or 20 revelers, a little bubbly is sure to liven up the gathering. We offer elegant edibles to match.
High-Tech Lists - Restaurants and wine bars venture to the cutting edge of electronics, with bottlings enumerated on tablets, touch screens and more
Grapevine
Twitter’s Biz Stone - Social network pioneer Biz Stone explains his company’s charity wine project—in more than 140 characters
Departments
This Issue/Marvin R. Shanken
The Buying Guide
The Buying Guide for this issue is available here.
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