Chablis remains one of the most transparent expressions of terroir in the wine world. It is Chardonnay without excess. No heavy oak, no exaggerated ripeness, no distraction from terroir. For those seeking precision over power and structure over richness, Chablis is not just an alternative, it is the benchmark.
“As if, in this square of earth, the gods had bequeathed us a memory of the fascinating vestige of a timeless perfection.” —Richard Olney
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, often abbreviated to DRC, is an estate in Burgundy, France that produces iconic Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Grand Cru vineyards. Widely considered among the world's greatest wines for their complex ethereal attributes, and site-specific sense of place - DRC bottles are among the world's most sought-after for collectors, consumers, and aficionados. The domaine's eponymous vineyard, Romanée-Conti is the jewel of the crown, and the quality of the 4.47-acre plot has been known since the 13th century when the monks of the Saint-Vivant abbey first planted vines here.
Somm Series: Chablis - Explore Burgundy’s famous Chardonnay wine district with a guided tasting of an all French Chardonnay seminar ranging from village-level to 1er Cru & Grand Cru led by our in-house Sommeliers, over intimate gathering for those seeking to learn more about what makes Chablis so different from the rest.
Burgundy Importer Peter Wasserman returns for our annual Pinot Noir & Chardonnay four course pre-fix dinner at The Grove where we’ll be featuring new releases and vintage updates from this acclaimed French wine specialist. Limited seating available.
The complexity of Burgundy can cast fear into the heart of even seasoned wine pros, but fear not we have Master Sommelier Jesse Becker coming to the Wine Wave to teach us more about this small in size region but with huge influencer in the world of wine.