(Romanée-Conti La Tâche) Virtually the same colour and shade as the 1996. The nose starts a little closed, delicate and precise. Wait a little and a tour de force greets you, richer, earthier, spicier, hints of blood-orange. Here is a wine of incredible intensity, it's full-bodied, yet delivered with an amazing lightness of touch. The tannins are still quite young and there is a wonderful length. Unlike some 1990's there's no extra fat, this is true 'ULTRA-WINE'. Sensational stuff.
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By Allen Meadows
(Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche Grand Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text.3/24/2023, (See more on Burghound...)