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TWO LA TACHE MASTERPIECES
The case of 1985 La Tâche is constituted from two original cases bought by the consignor in the late 1980s, one from Sherry-Lehman(9 bottles) and one from Morrell & Company(3 bottles). The Methusaleh of 1971 Lat Tâche was also purchased from a reputable New York retailer during the same time perios, originally as a gift for a family member, but now offered for sale given the recent dramatic escalation in prices. A horizontal of 1987 DRCs as well as interesting array of Riojas, generously opened by the consignor during my visit, certified the provenance and excellent storage of this cellar.
Property of a life-long wine collector
Removed from temperature-controlled storage
Justin Christoph
La Tâche--Vintage 1971
Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Bottle numbered 0003
Level: 9.5cm; lightly bin soiled label, protruding cork, cracked wax capsule
In original wooden case
"The nose was positively explosive and delivered everything one would reasonably expect and more from a great, fully mature Burgundy. Classic and very ripe old burg fruit intermingles with a wonderful array of spices, especially anise and soy all framed by a touch of caramel. The flavors are extremely rich, sweet and wonderfully concentrated with a deep, very sweet essence of pinot finish that still retains glimpses of its former power. The tannins are fully resolved and the finish is nothing but pure silk and velvet." BH, October 21, 2005
1 methuselah per lot
The case of 1985 La Tâche is constituted from two original cases bought by the consignor in the late 1980s, one from Sherry-Lehman(9 bottles) and one from Morrell & Company(3 bottles). The Methusaleh of 1971 Lat Tâche was also purchased from a reputable New York retailer during the same time perios, originally as a gift for a family member, but now offered for sale given the recent dramatic escalation in prices. A horizontal of 1987 DRCs as well as interesting array of Riojas, generously opened by the consignor during my visit, certified the provenance and excellent storage of this cellar.
Property of a life-long wine collector
Removed from temperature-controlled storage
Justin Christoph
La Tâche--Vintage 1971
Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Bottle numbered 0003
Level: 9.5cm; lightly bin soiled label, protruding cork, cracked wax capsule
In original wooden case
"The nose was positively explosive and delivered everything one would reasonably expect and more from a great, fully mature Burgundy. Classic and very ripe old burg fruit intermingles with a wonderful array of spices, especially anise and soy all framed by a touch of caramel. The flavors are extremely rich, sweet and wonderfully concentrated with a deep, very sweet essence of pinot finish that still retains glimpses of its former power. The tannins are fully resolved and the finish is nothing but pure silk and velvet." BH, October 21, 2005
1 methuselah per lot