Domaine De La Romanee-Conti 2015 La Tache

The Domaine De La Romanee-Conti 2015 La Tache is a wine of profound depth and complexity, exhibiting a mesmerizing array of aromas and flavors that showcase the essence of its terroir. Its color is a striking garnet hue, hinting at the richness that awaits the palate. On the nose, it offers an intoxicating bouquet of ripe red fruits, including cherry, raspberry, and cranberry, interwoven with notes of exotic spices, dried herbs, and a subtle hint of earthiness. With each sip, the palate is enveloped in a velvety texture, with silky tannins and vibrant acidity providing structure and balance. Flavors of dark berries, plum, and black cherry dance across the palate, accompanied by nuances of licorice, tobacco, and truffle. The finish is long and lingering, leaving a lasting impression of elegance and finesse. Domaine De La Romanee-Conti 2015 La Tache is a true masterpiece of winemaking, embodying the unique character of one of Burgundy's most revered vineyards.

Robert Parker - 98 Points

"The 2015 La Tâche Grand Cru is a young classic, soaring from the glass with an exotic and stunningly complex bouquet of dark berries, plums, hoisin, smoked duck, dark chocolate, licorice and Chinese five spice, with just a touch of rose hip on the upper register. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, multidimensional and authoritative, with more mid-palate depth than the Richebourg, its attack more textural and layered. The tannins here are fine grained but firm—swathed in an ample core of plummy, almost savory fruit—and the finish is long and scintillating. Cropped at 25 hectoliters per hectare and harvested September 7 and 8."

Antonio Galloni - 97 Points

"The 2015 La Tâche Grand Cru was picked at 25.55hl/ha on 7 and 8 September. This has a fascinating bouquet. The stem addition seems a little more transparent than the other crus from the domaine. The La Tâche has darker fruit than the Richebourg mixed with black tea, bay leaf, a pinch of cracked black pepper and a slight bell pepper scent. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannin on the entry, presaging a masculine and almost curmudgeonly La Tâche whereas in previous years it is comparatively amenable and open. It is long and deep, yet introspective until that jab of spice engages the senses on the finish. Interestingly, returning after 15 minutes the last third of this La Tâche manifests more depth and tension, a little more detail with hints of orange rind and more brown spices. It is a mercurial La Tâche as always, but would you want it any different? Tasted at Corney & Barrow’s annual in bottle tasting in London."