Collection: ROMANEE-CONTI

Romanée-Conti is DRC's scarcest flagship wine, with extremely low yields from its 1.81-hectare Grand Cru vineyard. For many collectors, it's not just an ordinary red wine, but the pricing benchmark for the Burgundy market.

When recovering such wines, the provenance is more important than a fancy story. The vintage, label, fill level, capsule, wooden case, and purchase channel all influence whether it can be sold at a high price.

Emperio will first conduct a discreet assessment based on photos, without requiring sellers to disclose information. If the wine is suitable for recovery, a secure inspection and transaction will be arranged, with confidentiality and accuracy as the priorities.

Key Considerations for Romanée-Conti Valuation

The flagship DRC is highly price-sensitive, and all condition details need to be clearly documented.

Key Vintages	Vintages such as 1985, 1990, 1999, 2005, 2010, 2015, 2016, and 2019 are particularly sought after.
Proof of Provenance	OWC, merchant invoices, storage records, and auction provenance can increase confidence in the transaction.
Condition Details	Fill level, label stains, capsule condition, and bottle scuff marks will affect the offer price.
Transaction Method	Suitable for private valuation, discreet inspection, and settlement according to mutually agreed terms.

Safe Transaction for High-Value DRC

First, we assess the wine and its approximate condition from photos, then privately confirm the inspection location. Emperio does not disclose seller information or wine lists externally. High-value wines are checked bottle by bottle.

Clearly photograph the Romanée-Conti lettering, vintage, and bottle number details.
Please specify if there is an original wooden case or proof of purchase.
If you also have La Tâche, Richebourg, or Montrachet, they can be valued together.

Romanée-Conti (ROMANÉE-CONTI) Vintages and Market Reference

The following retains useful vintage information from the original page to help sellers determine whether their wines belong to high-demand vintages, stable流通 vintages, or vintages that require further valuation based on their actual condition. This table is for preliminary reference only; actual recovery prices still depend on provenance, fill level, and label condition.

Wine Name	Region/Vineyard	Annual Production (bottles)	Representative Vintages	Market Demand	Valuation Level
Romanée-Conti	Romanée-Conti Grand Cru	Approx. 3,500	1945, 1990, 2005	🔥 Extremely High	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
La Tâche	La Tâche Grand Cru	Approx. 18,000	1990, 1999, 2005	🔥 Extremely High	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Richebourg	Richebourg Grand Cru	Approx. 10,000	1988, 2005, 2015	🔺 High	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Romanée-Saint-Vivant	Romanée-St-Vivant Grand Cru	Approx. 15,000	1990, 2009, 2015	🔺 High	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Grands Échézeaux	Grands Échézeaux Grand Cru	Approx. 12,000	2005, 2010, 2015	🟢 Stable	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Échézeaux	Échézeaux Grand Cru	Approx. 15,000	2005, 2010, 2016	🟢 Stable	⭐⭐⭐
Montrachet	Montrachet Grand Cru (White Wine)	Approx. 3,000	2005, 2010, 2014	🔥 Extremely High (Scarce)	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Corton	Corton Grand Cru	Approx. 5,000	2009, 2015, 2019	🟢 Stable	⭐⭐⭐

Local Valuation and Transaction Reminders

For red wine recovery in Hong Kong, the most important thing is not having a famous wine name, but ensuring both buyer and seller are clear about transaction risks. Emperio will first make a preliminary judgment based on photos, and then arrange for a physical inspection if suitable; if the wine's condition matches the photos, the quoted price will usually not be significantly altered without reason on-site.

Collectors in Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, New Territories, and Macau can inquire with photos first. For high-value famous estates, older vintages, or original wooden cases, we recommend providing supplementary provenance documents and storage information; for mixed batches of wines, we will first separate high-value wines, readily tradable wines, and wines not currently suitable for recovery, to make the overall valuation clearer.

To get an approximate recovery price, you can send photos of the front label, back label, neck fill level, capsule, and original case details to Emperio Wine. The more complete the information, the closer the estimated price will be to the final transaction price; if you are unsure about the vintage or authenticity, you can also send photos for our initial assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How small is the Romanée-Conti vineyard?

A: The entire Romanée-Conti Grand Cru vineyard is only 1.81 hectares, producing approximately 5,000 to 6,000 bottles annually, making it one of the rarest wines in the world.

Q: Do people buy empty RC bottles and original wooden cases?

A: Yes. Empty RC bottles can fetch hundreds to thousands of Hong Kong dollars on the market, and original wooden cases are also sought after by collectors. However, authenticity must be verified.

Q: How significant can the price difference be between different vintages of RC?

A: The difference can be astounding. A single bottle from a regular vintage can still cost HKD 200,000 to 300,000, while legendary vintages such as 1945, 1990, and 2005 can reach over a million.

Q: I heard that DRC uses hidden marks on their bottles for anti-counterfeiting. Is that true?

A: DRC does employ multiple anti-counterfeiting measures, including micro-printing on labels, special paper, and a serial number system. The specific details are not publicly disclosed by the winery, but our team is familiar with these features.

Delivery Process

Process one:
Online 24 hours a day, welcome to consult at any time, send pictures and preliminary estimate via WhatsApp: 96737259
Process two:
The staff will make a preliminary estimate based on the pictures, and the price will be appropriate. We will make an appointment at a time and place to see the real thing (the time and place are chosen by the customer)
Process three:
After arriving at the destination, professionals will pass the physical appraisal again to conclude the transaction. Customers can choose multiple transaction methods, which are safe and confidential.