Domaine De La Romanee-Conti 2017 La Tache

The Domaine De La Romanee-Conti 2017 La Tache is an extraordinary expression of Pinot Noir that commands attention from the moment it is poured. Its color is a striking garnet hue, hinting at the depth and intensity that awaits. On the nose, it offers an enticing bouquet of red and black fruits, including cherries, raspberries, and blackberries, complemented by subtle floral notes and hints of spice and earth. The palate is equally impressive, with a velvety texture and layers of complex flavors. Ripe fruit flavors dominate, supported by well-integrated tannins and a backbone of vibrant acidity. As the wine unfolds, additional nuances of cedar, tobacco, and exotic spices emerge, adding depth and intrigue. The finish is long and lingering, leaving a lasting impression of elegance and finesse. Domaine De La Romanee-Conti 2017 La Tache is a wine of unparalleled beauty and sophistication, showcasing the craftsmanship and terroir of one of Burgundy's most esteemed producers.

Robert Parker - 96 Points

"While the 2017 La Tâche Grand Cru is one of the most approachable recent vintages of this great monopole, it's still really too soon to be opening bottles. However, these things happen, and it's certainly a striking wine, unwinding in the glass with detailed aromas of wild berries, plums, exotic spices, orange, rose petals, peony and coniferous forest floor. Full-bodied, satiny and seamless, its beautifully refined tannins and succulent acids are cloaked in an ample core of fruit. Like many of the best 2017s, its charm is deceptive, as there's a lot waiting in reserve here, and even a few years' patience will bear dividends."

Antonio Galloni - 96 Points

"The 2017 La Tâche Grand Cru is another of the more expressive wines in the range. It opens with striking mid-palate pliancy and also possesses a level of inner sweetness the other wines don’t have, and yet there is plenty of the tannic clout that defines the Richebourg as well. Time in the glass allows all of those elements to emerge fully, especially the aromatics that are such a La Tâche signature. Creamy, ample and wonderfully expressive, 2017 is superb today. I would cellar the 2017 for at least a few years, even if it is incredibly alluring right now. Harvest took place on September 6 and 7."