Overview
DRC Romanée-Conti 1996: identity, condition and appraisal details
The opening photographs for DRC Romanée-Conti 1996 should answer two points: the back label and the fill level. Complete the identification with the producer or estate name shown as DRC Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, adding the vintage marking, the front label and the bottle base only as separate, clearly located views.
Reading the wine details
- Producer / estate: DRC Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
- Product: DRC Romanée-Conti 1996
- Category: wine
- Vintage or date marking: 1996
- Key details: the producer, appellation, vintage, bottle size and bottle-base markings
Read the producer, appellation, vintage, bottle size and bottle-base markings together on DRC Romanée-Conti 1996, keeping each close-up beside a wider view that locates it on the item.
Photo sequence for this wine
For DRC Romanée-Conti 1996, pair a complete view with the front and back labels, fill level, closure, bottle base, vintage marking, original wooden case and accessories; this keeps each close-up traceable to the correct item and packaging.
For DRC Romanée-Conti 1996, photograph the fill level, closure, labels, signs of seepage and condition of the original wooden case, and distinguish normal wear from damage, repair or a missing component before any handling.
Safe storage before wine handover
While the bottle is awaiting review, keep the bottle in its current stable position, away from heat and direct light, and avoid sudden temperature changes or unnecessary movement; do not disturb the capsule, cork or closure; do not clean the label or separate the bottle from its original case; preserve the before-handover state in the photographs.
With the bottle, keep each bottle, wooden case, divider, tissue, receipt and provenance document together; match every bottle to its case position before handover; give any damaged, unmatched or missing component its own photograph.

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To begin a photo appraisal for the bottle, send clear photos on WhatsApp to 9453 0784, or call 9453 0784; include the quantity, location and any packaging that belongs with the bottle.
Keep the bottle and its packaging unchanged until the photographs are reviewed; any further view requested can then be added without disturbing the item.