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1 jeroboam (3 liters) per lot
Details
Removed from temperature and humidity controlled storage
La Tâche--Vintage 1971
Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Bottle numbered 0218
Level: 4.5cm; rewaxed capsule, Domaine cork stamped La Tâche and 1971
"('This vintage produced the highest sugars I have ever seen; the '71 is a very powerful wine though not necessarily the best balanced. I particularly like the combination of power and finesse and it's ready now' - Aubert de Villaine); Meadows: 1971 produced a great many extremely rich and ripe wines of excellent concentration because there was so much millerandage, or very small berries that deliver a very high proportion of dry extract relative to the amount of juice. The crop in general was very small and the Domaine began harvesting on September 27. There was a good deal of hail though interestingly, the La Tbche seems to show almost no effect whereas the Romanie-Conti is clearly marked by it.). Compared to two prior bottles tasted in the last 12 months, this 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 , July 4, 2005
1 jeroboam (3 liters) per lot
La Tâche--Vintage 1971
Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Bottle numbered 0218
Level: 4.5cm; rewaxed capsule, Domaine cork stamped La Tâche and 1971
"('This vintage produced the highest sugars I have ever seen; the '71 is a very powerful wine though not necessarily the best balanced. I particularly like the combination of power and finesse and it's ready now' - Aubert de Villaine); Meadows: 1971 produced a great many extremely rich and ripe wines of excellent concentration because there was so much millerandage, or very small berries that deliver a very high proportion of dry extract relative to the amount of juice. The crop in general was very small and the Domaine began harvesting on September 27. There was a good deal of hail though interestingly, the La Tbche seems to show almost no effect whereas the Romanie-Conti is clearly marked by it.). Compared to two prior bottles tasted in the last 12 months, this 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 , July 4, 2005
1 jeroboam (3 liters) per lot
Provenance
American private collection from initial commercial release.
Acquired from the above by the current owner.
Acquired from the above by the current owner.