4 bottles per lot
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1990 ROMANEE CONTI AND LA TACHE
Romanée-Conti--Vintage 1990
Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Lot 275 level: 2.5cm; capsule cut to reveal vineyard, vintage and domaine branded cork, signs of old seepage, lightly wrinkled and scuffed label
Lot 276 levels: 2.5cm or better
"Medium ruby color. Initially, this is aromatically tight and closed but after 2 hours, it absolutely explodes from the glass with a breathtaking panoply of Asian spices, exotic fruit aromas and a touch of earth followed by rich, lush, almost opulent flavors that melt in the mouth and coat the palate with a layer of velvet on the fantastically long finish. This is a dramatic wine in every sense of the word yet it's not at all showy but rather discreet and understated. I particularly like the sense of inner power and purity of expression and this is as good a post '45 RC as I ever hope to drink. It should last for another 50 years and if you ever have the chance, don't miss it! Save for one so-so bottle, I have very consistent notes." BH, January 1, 2008
4 bottles per lot
Romanée-Conti--Vintage 1990
Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Lot 275 level: 2.5cm; capsule cut to reveal vineyard, vintage and domaine branded cork, signs of old seepage, lightly wrinkled and scuffed label
Lot 276 levels: 2.5cm or better
"Medium ruby color. Initially, this is aromatically tight and closed but after 2 hours, it absolutely explodes from the glass with a breathtaking panoply of Asian spices, exotic fruit aromas and a touch of earth followed by rich, lush, almost opulent flavors that melt in the mouth and coat the palate with a layer of velvet on the fantastically long finish. This is a dramatic wine in every sense of the word yet it's not at all showy but rather discreet and understated. I particularly like the sense of inner power and purity of expression and this is as good a post '45 RC as I ever hope to drink. It should last for another 50 years and if you ever have the chance, don't miss it! Save for one so-so bottle, I have very consistent notes." BH, January 1, 2008
4 bottles per lot
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