La Tâche 1996 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (1 BT)

La Tâche 1996

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru

Good level, label torn and partly missing on right side and slightly scuffed, French back label

From magnum in 2010, a marvellous, vivacious, vibrant bouquet that bounces out at you. Almost heady blackcurrant leaves. Extraordinary, piercing intensity - cuts like a knife. Great, sweet, strawberry fruit on the palate. A massive fruit-bowl of a wine. Blackcurrant wine gums. Sheer heaven. Just lingers forever with its red and black fruit flavours and silky texture. Cassis and coffee - and pure bliss. Breed in liquid form. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA (94-97)

 1 bt (cn)

Provenance:

An excellent private collection recently removed from the continent with a large offering of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Rhône. Highlights include Pétrus 2016 and 2017 in their owcs, La Tache 1995, 1996 and 1998 and others from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, plus a good selection of Domaine Jean-louis Chave. All the wines were purchased directly or upon release

LYING IN GREENFORD, MIDDLESEX Offered Duty Paid only

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