A flicker of candlelight illuminates frosty rows of vines at Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC) on an early April dawn. These flames – lit by vignerons in 2021 to ward off a spring frost – are a vivid testament to the unwavering devotion that has defined this estate for centuries. For over a thousand years, this hallowed ground in Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy has been revered for producing wines of unparalleled grace