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La Tâche--Vintage 1990
Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Lot 277 levels: 2.5cm or better; two very slightly depressed corks, six lightly box rubbed labels
Lot 278 level: less than 2.5cm
"(a great vintage for La Tâche but several others are its equal, including 1991 and 1999" - AdV). Stunning, massive, full-on, classic La T/cache nose that displays almost unbelievable complexity so with many different elements that it is impossible to even begin to describe them all; the primary components include ethereal and still fresh pinot fruit, clove, knock out spiciness, anise, hoisin, soy and a trace of earth but these elements only hint at the sheer depth. The flavors are big, rich, refined, classy, penetrating and superbly powerful yet everything is in perfect balance and there is more than sufficient sve to balance off the still considerable tannins. The finish is intense, pure and so long that it is haunting; I can literally still taste this wine days later after I've had it because it has such a dramatic and emotional impact. This is one of the finest, perhaps even the finest young Burgundy I have ever been privileged to try and it only seems to get better with each passing year. In short, this is absolutely brilliant. Note that while I have had relatively consistent notes, I have had two bottles that were a bit astringent on the finish and not in the class of what I describe above." BH, May 29, 2008
1 bottleper lot
Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Lot 277 levels: 2.5cm or better; two very slightly depressed corks, six lightly box rubbed labels
Lot 278 level: less than 2.5cm
"(a great vintage for La Tâche but several others are its equal, including 1991 and 1999" - AdV). Stunning, massive, full-on, classic La T/cache nose that displays almost unbelievable complexity so with many different elements that it is impossible to even begin to describe them all; the primary components include ethereal and still fresh pinot fruit, clove, knock out spiciness, anise, hoisin, soy and a trace of earth but these elements only hint at the sheer depth. The flavors are big, rich, refined, classy, penetrating and superbly powerful yet everything is in perfect balance and there is more than sufficient sve to balance off the still considerable tannins. The finish is intense, pure and so long that it is haunting; I can literally still taste this wine days later after I've had it because it has such a dramatic and emotional impact. This is one of the finest, perhaps even the finest young Burgundy I have ever been privileged to try and it only seems to get better with each passing year. In short, this is absolutely brilliant. Note that while I have had relatively consistent notes, I have had two bottles that were a bit astringent on the finish and not in the class of what I describe above." BH, May 29, 2008
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