La Tâche 1995 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (1 JM30)

La Tâche 1995

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru

u. 5.5cm, label slightly marked, slightly torn at corner and with 1 small nick, import Swiss back label, embossed wax capsule showing old signs of seepage on top

Almost Guerlain-like depths on the nose. Huge hidden power. Massive. Tawny beauty. Plums and cinnamon. Lovely tannic framework covered with rich, fat fruit. Royally Burgundian. A hugely impressive wine, oozing fruit and depth. At 14 years old from magnum, an amazing bouquet of heather honey. Rich opulence - you could spread it on toast! Cinnamon sticks and raspberry jam. A lot of attack and freshness on the palate. Less finesse and sheer breed and class than '96, but so thick and rich. A real coffee finish, incredibly 'arabica'. Coats the mouth and ends sweetly. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 98

1 jero - 3 litres (cn)

Provenance:

A SPLENDID BURGUNDY, BORDEAUX AND ITALIAN COLLECTION, OF TOP GRAND CRUS INCLUDING VERY RARE DOMAINE DE LA ROMANEE CONTI LARGE FORMATS WITH IMPECCABLE PROVENANCE, PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM THE AGENT AND RECENTLY REMOVED FROM A STUNNING CUSTOME BUILT GLASS CELLAR WITH EXCELLENT CLIMATE-CONTROLLED. THESE LARGE FORMATS ARE PRODUCED IN MINISCULE QUANTITIES AND ARE SELDOM AVAILABLE, ESPECIALLY WITH SUCH PERFECT ORIGINS. MANY OF THESE LOTS WOULD BE THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN OF ANY OF THE WORLD'S GREAT BURGUNDY COLLECTIONS. THE SELECTION INCLUDES A UNIQUE 17L BOTTLE OF CHATEAU SUDUIRAUT PRODUCED IN LIMITED EDITION.

LYING IN OCTAVIAN Offered In Bond, available Duty Paid

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