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Ratings & Tasting Notes:

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Cult Wines International Notes:

La Tâche, a highly symbolic Grand Cru monopole of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, is often considered nearly on par with the legendary La Romanée-Conti. While La Romanée-Conti, a tiny 1.814 hectares producing around 5,000 bottles annually, demands more connoisseurial appreciation, the larger 6.062-hectare La Tâche, yielding approximately 18,000 bottles, is so consistently exceptional that some deem it the estate’s “best value.”

Its history traces back to the 18th century, evolving through various ownerships before Edmond-Gaudin de Villaine of DRC acquired the then 1.40-hectare La Tâche Joly de Bévy in 1933. DRC then merged it with their existing 4.63 hectares of the adjacent Les Gaudichots (a practice deemed lawful in 1932), forming the current 6.062-hectare monopole, both parts recognized as Grand Cru in 1936. The modern understanding of La Tâche’s character stems from this consolidated vineyard.

Located in the heart of Vosne-Romanée, bordering other Grand Crus, La Tâche’s diverse soils and old, resilient vines contribute to its unique and consistent style. Co-owner Aubert de Villaine describes it as a blend of elegance and precision, with powerful tannins and intense fruit held within a refined structure. Vertical tastings reveal its long aging potential, often needing two decades to reach its peak, showcasing a complex, floral nose, full-bodied fruit, and a mineral, spicy finish, with exceptional vintages like 1988 and 1999 displaying distinct vintage characteristics.

Bottle Size:

750 mL

Storage History:

This bottle is on consignment and the storage history of this bottle is uncertain.

Condition:

Please note: The bottle shown is the exact bottle being sold. The serial number of the bottle has been partially blurred out in the photo to prevent fraud.

Please understand that the storage history of this bottle is uncertain. This is why the bottle is being sold at a great price. This bottle is a gamble.

While the fill level, color and clarity of the wine seem excellent, there seems to be past signs of seepage and label staining. The capsule also is damaged as shown and has some minor rips in it.

This bottle may leak slightly in transit, and there will be no returns on this bottle, as it is a consignment.