Domaine De La Romanee-Conti 2012 La Tache

The Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2012 La Tâche exudes an aura of profound elegance and sophistication. With a deep, garnet-red color that hints at its rich complexity, this wine offers a captivating olfactory experience. On the nose, intricate layers of aromas unfold, revealing notes of ripe red berries, dark cherries, and exotic spices, interwoven with hints of rose petals and forest floor. Upon the palate, it presents a harmonious fusion of flavors, with velvety tannins providing structure and finesse. Succulent red fruit flavors dominate, accompanied by nuances of earth, truffles, and a touch of smokiness, adding depth and intrigue to each sip. The finish is remarkably persistent, leaving a lingering impression of purity and refinement. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2012 La Tâche is a masterpiece of winemaking, showcasing the unparalleled terroir of the revered La Tâche vineyard and the meticulous craftsmanship of one of Burgundy's most esteemed producers.

Robert Parker - 97 Points

"The 2012 La Tâche was picked September 25 and 27 at 21 hectoliters per hectare. It is blessed with one of those aromatic profiles that stops you in your tracks, in some ways stops time itself. There is an intensity and drive here, a mixture of red and black fruit, autumn leaves and wet limestone and later, roof tiles on a hot July afternoon. The palate is medium-bodied and nigh perfectly balanced. The tannins are filigree, the fruit extremely pure with an intense mineralité on the finish. There is an effortless quality about this La Tâche and yet is just clams up on the finish, does not quite deliver that knockout blow that so many other vintages have given. Perhaps it is saving it for later? Readers should note that there is just 1,113 cases produced rather than the usual 1,870."

Antonio Galloni - 97 Points

"A wine of almost raw, animal power, the 2012 La Tâche possesses stunning depth and intensity. Savory, floral and red citrus notes are pushed forward in an unusually virile, imposing La Tâche. Readers will have to be patient here, which will not surprise anyone familiar with the vintage. Still, I am taken aback by the wine’s embryonic youthfulness."