2020 – everywhere – was a whirlwind of a year. With several years of perspective, however, a different view comes into focus. According to Perrine Fenal, co-director of the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, ‘We were working in calm, serenity, and happiness’.
As difficult as the conditions of the lockdown were, vignerons were needed to work outdoors in solitary conditions albeit with marvelous weather and many found the experience invigorating. Her co-director, Bertrand de Villaine, noted ‘It was a very personal time – we all used the time to get closer’.
Scroll down to see tasting notes and scores for the DRC 2020 wines
The DRC 2020 wine tasted:
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See tasting notes and scores for the DRC 2020 wines
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{"wineId":"67625","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"67626","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"67627","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"54941","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"54819","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"54936","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"54822","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"54871","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"67628","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"67629","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{}
