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1985 LA TACHE
La Tâche Grand Cru--Vintage 1985
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Bottle number 4126. Slightly marked and stained label. Level 4.5 cms below the cork
Tasting note: First tasted at the Domaine, October 1990: deep, rich, intense yet showing some maturity; extraordinary aroma, back to its brillinat self after the preceding dreary vintages, spreading and fluttering its wings like a bird after rain. The sweetness of ripe grapes and alcohol, assertive, great length, dry finish. Six years later, from an American cellar, showing well. Also in New York, at a BYOB dinner in 1997 - what deliciously extravagant wines are American friends bring to these informal events. The wine was lovely. The following year at Wagner's vertical: now medium-pal, attractive; a light, fragrant Pinot aroma, then opened up beautifullyand within 30 minutes fully evolved. Believe it or not, after four hours in the glass (I only left a little!), lovely, still exuding charm, and an hour after that reminding me of a shop dispensing aromatherapy oils. On the palate sweet, nice weight, lovely flavour, perfect balance. One of the best of Wagner's 60 vintages. Most recently: beautiful in all respects. At its most gloriously fragrant best. Last noted at the closing dinner of Stephen Kaplan's 1985 vintage event in Chicago, April 2000 *****. Michael Bradbent, Vintage Wine
1 bottle per lot
La Tâche Grand Cru--Vintage 1985
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Bottle number 4126. Slightly marked and stained label. Level 4.5 cms below the cork
Tasting note: First tasted at the Domaine, October 1990: deep, rich, intense yet showing some maturity; extraordinary aroma, back to its brillinat self after the preceding dreary vintages, spreading and fluttering its wings like a bird after rain. The sweetness of ripe grapes and alcohol, assertive, great length, dry finish. Six years later, from an American cellar, showing well. Also in New York, at a BYOB dinner in 1997 - what deliciously extravagant wines are American friends bring to these informal events. The wine was lovely. The following year at Wagner's vertical: now medium-pal, attractive; a light, fragrant Pinot aroma, then opened up beautifullyand within 30 minutes fully evolved. Believe it or not, after four hours in the glass (I only left a little!), lovely, still exuding charm, and an hour after that reminding me of a shop dispensing aromatherapy oils. On the palate sweet, nice weight, lovely flavour, perfect balance. One of the best of Wagner's 60 vintages. Most recently: beautiful in all respects. At its most gloriously fragrant best. Last noted at the closing dinner of Stephen Kaplan's 1985 vintage event in Chicago, April 2000 *****. Michael Bradbent, Vintage Wine
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