Tasting Notes:

98 points Wine Advocate

A deep ruby colour with very little ageing. There is a tangible stalkiness on the nose that seems to dissipate with a few swirls of the glass. The nose is reticent at first, dark cherries, blackberry leaf, a touch of dried blood and cooked meats with blueberries and violets evolving after twenty minutes in the glass. The palate has beautiful poise, firm tannins and moving towards secondary flavours: sour cherry, dried orange peel, and a ferrous finish. I feel this La Tache is undergoing its adolescence, an “awkwardness” that will resolve itself five or six years hence. “A moody git” are the last three words I scribbled as I vainly tried to extract it out of its sulk, but I give up. Just cellar it because it will deliver! Tasted February 2008. NM

96 points Wine Spectator

Deep color. Very pure fruit confit aromas of cassis and blackberry. A rich La Tâche, with a combination of ripeness and high acidity. It’s up front in its appeal today, with a great nose and tight finish. (BS)  (6/2006)

95 points Burghound

Fantastically pure with the classic spice box, hoisin and soy nose followed by big, rich, very structured flavors that display notes of earth, leather and tea. The tannins are big, ripe and are completely buffered by the sap with length that is simply phenomenal. This remains completely primary in character and seems not to have budged at all since it was bottled. A fine, if not genuinely great, vintage for La Tâche that is softer in the mouth than the ’96 Grands Ech and this should improve for another decade and last for 50 years. Very classy juice.  (6/2019)

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:

Always stored properly in a climate controlled cellar.

Condition:

Outstanding condition.

Please note: The bottle shown in the photos is the exact bottle being sold.