1 jeroboam per lot
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BLUE CHIP SELECTIONS INCLUDING 05 LATOUR AND AN AUSONE VERTICAL
This consigner has focused on collecting the best of the best, and this consignment is a follow-up to a successful Fall 2009 sale. A very rare jeroboam of 2006 La Tache, a vintage in Burgundy that continues to grow in acclaim, is a highlight among highlights. All the wines were purchased on release and stored perfectly, removed for this sale.
La Tâche--Vintage 2006
Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Box rubbed label
In original wooden case
"While young La Táche has the reputation of always being highly expressive aromatically, even explosive, there are some vintages where this tendency is more muted and 2006 is one of these. The positively gorgeous if presently reserved nose offers up the hallmark spice and floral components that are broad and deep though requiring some real glasswork to coax out but it's worth the effort as the nose here, restrained or not, is brilliant. The big and generous flavors are an exercise in contrasts as they are at once round and rich while remaining wonderfully defined and precise with more minerality coming to the fore than any of the prior wines displayed, all wrapped in a linear, precise and palate staining finish that not withstanding the initial aromatic reserve, is indeed explosive. This is already harmonious and the transparency and purity of expression are something to see. While I do not argue that the '06 La Táche rivals vintages like '99 or '05, there is something special about this one that causes me to already be in love with it. In a word, magnificent and now that it is in bottle, my original description needs no modification except perhaps to observe that this is a Zen-like vintage for La Táche as it is very calm and deliberate in demeanor." BH, January 1, 2009
1 jeroboam per lot
This consigner has focused on collecting the best of the best, and this consignment is a follow-up to a successful Fall 2009 sale. A very rare jeroboam of 2006 La Tache, a vintage in Burgundy that continues to grow in acclaim, is a highlight among highlights. All the wines were purchased on release and stored perfectly, removed for this sale.
La Tâche--Vintage 2006
Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Box rubbed label
In original wooden case
"While young La Táche has the reputation of always being highly expressive aromatically, even explosive, there are some vintages where this tendency is more muted and 2006 is one of these. The positively gorgeous if presently reserved nose offers up the hallmark spice and floral components that are broad and deep though requiring some real glasswork to coax out but it's worth the effort as the nose here, restrained or not, is brilliant. The big and generous flavors are an exercise in contrasts as they are at once round and rich while remaining wonderfully defined and precise with more minerality coming to the fore than any of the prior wines displayed, all wrapped in a linear, precise and palate staining finish that not withstanding the initial aromatic reserve, is indeed explosive. This is already harmonious and the transparency and purity of expression are something to see. While I do not argue that the '06 La Táche rivals vintages like '99 or '05, there is something special about this one that causes me to already be in love with it. In a word, magnificent and now that it is in bottle, my original description needs no modification except perhaps to observe that this is a Zen-like vintage for La Táche as it is very calm and deliberate in demeanor." BH, January 1, 2009
1 jeroboam per lot
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