1 magnum per lot
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La Tâche--Vintage 1990
Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
"This gets my vote as the greatest La Tâche after the 1978, and hopefully, an even longer-lived and more complete wine. It is a candidate for the "wine of the vintage" in this highly esteemed Burgundy vintage. The saturated dark ruby/purple color is followed by a developing bouquet that only hints at what will eventually emerge. There is an extraordinary amount of black fruits in the nose, as well as a floral component, and that exotic, Asian spice/smoky scent that the DRC rountinely obtains. The new oak takes a back seat to the exceptional quantity and quality of the wine's fruit. Full-bodied, with noticeable ripe, sweet tannin, this expansive wine represents an extraordinary expression of Pinot Noir. In spite of the wine's structure, it is hard to resist drinking. The high extraction of flavor and structure suggest this wine will hit its apogee in 2-5 years and last for 15-20." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, Issue 100, 8/31/95
1 magnum per lot
Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
"This gets my vote as the greatest La Tâche after the 1978, and hopefully, an even longer-lived and more complete wine. It is a candidate for the "wine of the vintage" in this highly esteemed Burgundy vintage. The saturated dark ruby/purple color is followed by a developing bouquet that only hints at what will eventually emerge. There is an extraordinary amount of black fruits in the nose, as well as a floral component, and that exotic, Asian spice/smoky scent that the DRC rountinely obtains. The new oak takes a back seat to the exceptional quantity and quality of the wine's fruit. Full-bodied, with noticeable ripe, sweet tannin, this expansive wine represents an extraordinary expression of Pinot Noir. In spite of the wine's structure, it is hard to resist drinking. The high extraction of flavor and structure suggest this wine will hit its apogee in 2-5 years and last for 15-20." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, Issue 100, 8/31/95
1 magnum per lot