Domaine de la Romanée Conti, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) 2008

 This is the 5th time in 10 years that DRC has produced this wine, a multi-vineyard blend made from younger vines.  It’s the entry-level wine for DRC, which makes the price arguably even more breathtaking than the portfolio stars.  The color is extremely light, and the aroma is spicy, with an initial strong pepperiness and notes of raspberry and smoked salt.  It’s also quite peppery initially on the palate, but then lovely raspberry kicks in and carries it to a long and pretty finish.  In fact, it’s surprising that something so light can also be so long.  Maybe it’s the light saber of Pinots.