LA TACHE 2005 DOMAINE DE LA ROMANEE-CONTI |

La Tâche 2005 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, Grand CruLot 7010: 6 bts - Very slightly scuffed labels, Taiwan importer's back labels , 6 bts - Taiwan importer's slip on the side, 2 very slightly bin marked labels, Lot 7011: 6 bts - 3 very slightly scuffed labels, 1 minor sign of old seepage, 6 bts - Taiwan importer's back labels, from different importers, 3 very slightly bin marked labels, Lot 7012: 6 bts - 4 slightly scuffed labels in which 1 slightly grease stained, Taiwan importer's back labels, 6 bts - From two different importers, 4 slightly scuffed labels, 1 minor sign of old seepageBeautiful, noble, sweet violets and raspberry nose. Damp earth and a touch of cinnamon. Great, huge, 'woody' flavour. In full, rosy bloom. Very black fruit aftertaste. Cassis and blackberries. Big tannic structure. Then, from magnum in 2009. Deep, but very bright, crimson colour. The sheer breadth and dimension of the bouquet is (almost) indescribable. Raspberries, roses, cassis and redcurrants. Heady. Dramatic, violetty, sweet taste. So intense and with such a concentrated core to it. Amazing blackcurrant finish. Flawless. A liqueur-like texture. Combines being ethereal with being rich. Much later, in the almost empty glass, Cognac/vanilla/eau de vie! Stupendous. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA (98-99) 7010:12 bts (2 owc) 7011:12 bts (owc, wc) 7012:12 bts (owc, wc)Estimates are per lot