Domaine De La Romanee-Conti 2013 La Tache 1.5L

Domaine De La Romanee-Conti 2013 La Tache is a wine of sheer brilliance. Its captivating hue sets the stage for an opulent olfactory experience, where floral notes intertwine with hints of licorice, creating an enchanting aroma that tantalizes the senses. On the palate, this exceptional wine reveals its true character—a concentrated expression of terroir that unfolds with elegance and finesse. The texture is beautifully tight yet remarkably silky, offering a harmonious balance that lingers long on the palate. In 2013, La Tache transparently conveys the intricate complexity of its terroir, showcasing the essence of the Vosne grands crus in every sip.

Robert Parker - 97 Points

"The 2013 La Tâche Grand Cru was picked from the afternoon of October 7 and over the next two days at 18 hectoliters per hectare. It has a heavenly nose with exquisite mineral-rich red cherry, wild strawberry, blood orange and subtle woodland, damp autumn leaf and moss aromas that are extraordinarily complex. It seems to gain vigor and intensity with each swirl of the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannin, a slightly suppler La Tâche compared to recent years, a wine with an athleticism. There is nothing wasted or superfluous here, a honed La Tâche that is all about tensile structure matched by perfect acidity and an incredibly complex, kaleidoscopic finish that seems so mercurial in the glass, initially offering red fruit then changing its mind and revealing darker and more tertiary notes. In a word: awesome. Production is 1,023 cases. Tasted February 2016."

Antonio Galloni - 97+ Points

"The 2013 La Tâche Grand Cru is dazzling. Bright and nuanced, the 2013 sizzles with energy right out of the gate. The 2013 is just starting to open. Ideally, a few more years in the cellar would be helpful, but the 2013 is so inviting at this stage. This late-ripening year produced a La Tâche that bristles with tension."