5 bottles per lot
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La Tâche--Vintage 1985
Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Levels: Four 2.5cm, one 4.5cm; lightly bin soiled labels, one slight signs of seepage
"As I noted above in my comments, the '85 is a fine La Tâche but well short of profound with lovely spice but completely mature aromas and nicely complex, full resolved flavors and a long, fine and pure finish. There is no benefit to holding the '85 further and even from magnum format, I would be inclined to begin looking for occasions to enjoy it; to be clear, it's not in decline but it is as good as it's ever going to be. Consistent notes as this is a wine that I have tasted more than 20 times." BH, Nov 17, 2006
5 bottles per lot
Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Levels: Four 2.5cm, one 4.5cm; lightly bin soiled labels, one slight signs of seepage
"As I noted above in my comments, the '85 is a fine La Tâche but well short of profound with lovely spice but completely mature aromas and nicely complex, full resolved flavors and a long, fine and pure finish. There is no benefit to holding the '85 further and even from magnum format, I would be inclined to begin looking for occasions to enjoy it; to be clear, it's not in decline but it is as good as it's ever going to be. Consistent notes as this is a wine that I have tasted more than 20 times." BH, Nov 17, 2006
5 bottles per lot