2015 La Tache
By Domaine de la Romanee-Conti
2015 La Tâche from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Burgundy, France
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, often abbreviated as DRC, stands synonymous with the pinnacle of Burgundian excellence, and their 2015 La Tâche is a testament to the superlative vintage that graced the region. Embarking upon a review of such a prestigious release is an undertaking that requires not just a keen palate but also a respect for the craft embodied in each bottle.
A Vintage Marked by Concentration and Complexity
The extraordinary 2015 vintage in Burgundy has been revered for its optimal growing conditions - warmth without extremity balanced by timely rains, crafting wines of both power and elegance. It offered ripeness of fruit without compromising the quintessential minerality that defines Burgundian terroir. The 2015 La Tâche vividly encapsulates these climatic gifts, expressing a harmony that astute investors have come to anticipate from such exceptional years.
An Exquisite Expression of Pinot Noir
The wine itself presents a thrilling mélange of hedonistic red and black fruit which has become more pronounced with its dignified maturation. Hints of cherry and raspberry are deftly complemented by undertones of oriental spices, courtesy of the domaine’s meticulous oak regime. On the palate, the trademark silken tannins of La Tâche play host to a riveting complexity, replete with depth and underlying tea leaf and dried rose petal impressions.
A Critical Assessment for Connoisseurs
Critically acclaimed and highly sought after by collectors, the 2015 La Tâche is not merely an acquisition but an embellishment to any discerning investor's portfolio. Its underlying structure intimates longevity, promising continued evolution and desirability that aligns well with strategic investment principles.
In summary, the 2015 La Tâche embodies the artistry and alchemy of an impeccable vintage - it is a wine that commands reflection and respect. For investors seeking provenance and presence in equal measure, this offering from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti stands as a paragon amongst peers.
Market price (GBP)
£56,700.00
12x75cl
Highest score
98
POP score
3150
Scores and tasting notes
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.
William Kelley - The Wine Advocate, 28 February 2018