Domaine de la Romanee Conti La Tache Grand Cru 2016 750ml

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Domaine de la Romanee Conti La Tache Grand Cru 2016 750ml

Name: Domaine de la Romanee Conti La Tache Grand Cru 2016 750ml
Brand: Domaine De La Romanee Conti
SKU: 884207
Price: 8637.04 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 97.8 (4 reviews)

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SKU 884207

$8,637.04/bottle

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WA 98pts

VM 98pts

BH 98pts

DC 97pts

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More reserved than the Richebourg and Romanée-St-Vivant, the 2016 La Tâche Grand Cru unwinds in the glass with aromas of wild berries, licorice, rose petal, smoked duck and love, framed by a touch of cedary new oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, rich and velvety, with a deep, concentrated but tight-knit core, its firm chassis of fine-grained, structuring tannins cloaked in succulent fruit, underpinned by juicy acids. The finish is long and reverberative. This is a stunning La Tâche in the making, but it is also one of the more reticent wines in the range and will demand some bottle age.

Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Appellation: Cote De Nuits
Sub Appellation: Vosne Romanee

Size: 750ml
Color: Red

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Domaine De La Romanee Conti

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Varietal

Pinot Noir

Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world's most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means 'black pine' in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.

Country

France

France, often regarded as the heart of the wine world, boasts a rich history, diverse terroirs, and a captivating variety of grape varietals. From the renowned vineyards of Bordeaux to the picturesque landscapes of Burgundy, France offers a wine lover’s dream journey. Whether you’re new to the world of wine or a seasoned enthusiast looking […]

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Region

Burgundy

Burgundy: A Tapestry of Terroirs and Subregions Burgundy, often referred to as Bourgogne in French, is an illustrious wine region in eastern France celebrated for its remarkable diversity of terroirs. This hallowed land is divided into several subregions, each with its unique characteristics, grape varieties, and wine styles. Let’s embark on a journey through these […]

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Appellation

Cote De Nuits

Côte de Nuits: The Epitome of Elegance and Terroir Expression Nestled in the heart of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France, the Côte de Nuits stands as a testament to the enduring allure of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Renowned for its exceptional terroir, this hallowed stretch of vineyards, which spans approximately 20 miles from […]

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Ratings & Reviews

WA 98pts

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VM 98pts

Vinous Media

The 2016 La Tâche Grand Cru was picked on September 24-25 at 31hL/ha (the highest of the five crus). It has an utterly sublime bouquet of blackberry, briar, crushed limestone, a dash of cracked black pepper and a little oregano. This is extremely complex and displays exquisite focus, to the extent that you could just sit and nose it all day. The palate is beautifully balanced, the spicy red fruit framed by filigreed tannin that belies its backbone. There is a gentle crescendo from start to finish, though being La Tâche it retains complete control. The precision and detail in the final third are deeply impressive. Less fruit forward than the 2015, and lightly spiced, with an insistent grip. There is a captivating sense of completeness that will ensure longevity through three or four decades. 1,814 cases produced. Tasted at Corney & Barrow's annual in-bottle tasting in London.

BH 98pts

Burghound

As is often the case, the highly perfumed nose is the most floral-inflected of the range with its equally cool and restrained array of violet and rose petal scents that combine with an extraordinary group of spice elements on the essence of red currant aromas. The mouthfeel of the imposingly-scaled and powerful flavors is again robust yet refined with just as much minerality as the Richebourg adding even more lift to the almost painfully intense and extravagantly long finish that also just goes and goes. There is a hint of backend warmth but it's not enough to materially detract from the overall sense of harmony though I underscore that the '16 LT is one very firm effort that will require decades to full shed its tannic shell. With that said, this is genuinely brilliant.

DC 97pts

Decanter

A touch paler ruby in colour, this has a broodingly seductive fragrance combining red berries, cedary spice and an undertone of stalky whole-bunch. You just want to keep on sniffing it, and diving in reveals an underlying berry sweetness which follows though to the plump, fleshy and rounded palate. It's full of copious loganberry fruit, with a continuing splash of cedar and sandalwood-like oak in combination. The texture is sleek and supple, the tannins almost imperceptible and beautifully rounded - that is until they creep up on you gradually, in combination with the juicy acidity, lending satisfying structural finesse and length.

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