Few bottles foment such vivid and indelible memories as the 1962 Grands-échézeaux from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. The last bottle I had the pleasure of enjoying almost 20 years ago still ranks amongst the greatest I have ever consumed. That bottle had a large ullage, whereas this came directly from the Domaine. It has an ethereal bouquet with heavenly focus, displaying shimmering red fruit laced with pain d'épices and light undergrowth. The 1962 redefines transparency. The palate is a little richer than expected—perfectly balanced, with an almost mellifluous texture. Hints of rosewater grace the long finish. This wine is epitome of "haunting beauty”.