Lot 168
La Tâche--Vintage 1990
Closed9 December 2009
Price Realised
USD 43,200
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La Tâche--Vintage 1990
Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Level: 3.0cm; domaine embossed wax capsule, pristine condition
"Stunning, massive, full-on, classic La Tâche nose that displays almost unbelievable complexity with so many different elements that it is impossible to even begin to describe them all; the primary components include ethereal and still fresh pinot fruit, clove, knock out spiciness, anise, hoisin, soy and a trace of earth but these elements only hint at the sheer depth. The flavors are big, rich, refined, classy, penetrating and superbly powerful yet everything is in perfect balance and there is more than sufficient sève to balance off the still considerable tannins. The finish is intense, pure and so long that it is haunting; I can literally still taste this wine for days after I've had it because it has such a dramatic and emotional impact. This is one of the finest, perhaps even the finest young Burgundy I have ever been privileged to try and it only seems to get better with each passing year. In short, this is absolutely brilliant." BH, October 1, 2003
1 methuselah per lot
Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Level: 3.0cm; domaine embossed wax capsule, pristine condition
"Stunning, massive, full-on, classic La Tâche nose that displays almost unbelievable complexity with so many different elements that it is impossible to even begin to describe them all; the primary components include ethereal and still fresh pinot fruit, clove, knock out spiciness, anise, hoisin, soy and a trace of earth but these elements only hint at the sheer depth. The flavors are big, rich, refined, classy, penetrating and superbly powerful yet everything is in perfect balance and there is more than sufficient sève to balance off the still considerable tannins. The finish is intense, pure and so long that it is haunting; I can literally still taste this wine for days after I've had it because it has such a dramatic and emotional impact. This is one of the finest, perhaps even the finest young Burgundy I have ever been privileged to try and it only seems to get better with each passing year. In short, this is absolutely brilliant." BH, October 1, 2003
1 methuselah per lot
La Tâche--Vintage 1990
Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Level: 3.0cm; domaine embossed wax capsule, pristine condition
"Stunning, massive, full-on, classic La Tâche nose that displays almost unbelievable complexity with so many different elements that it is impossible to even begin to describe them all; the primary components include ethereal and still fresh pinot fruit, clove, knock out spiciness, anise, hoisin, soy and a trace of earth but these elements only hint at the sheer depth. The flavors are big, rich, refined, classy, penetrating and superbly powerful yet everything is in perfect balance and there is more than sufficient sève to balance off the still considerable tannins. The finish is intense, pure and so long that it is haunting; I can literally still taste this wine for days after I've had it because it has such a dramatic and emotional impact. This is one of the finest, perhaps even the finest young Burgundy I have ever been privileged to try and it only seems to get better with each passing year. In short, this is absolutely brilliant." BH, October 1, 2003
1 methuselah per lot
Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Level: 3.0cm; domaine embossed wax capsule, pristine condition
"Stunning, massive, full-on, classic La Tâche nose that displays almost unbelievable complexity with so many different elements that it is impossible to even begin to describe them all; the primary components include ethereal and still fresh pinot fruit, clove, knock out spiciness, anise, hoisin, soy and a trace of earth but these elements only hint at the sheer depth. The flavors are big, rich, refined, classy, penetrating and superbly powerful yet everything is in perfect balance and there is more than sufficient sève to balance off the still considerable tannins. The finish is intense, pure and so long that it is haunting; I can literally still taste this wine for days after I've had it because it has such a dramatic and emotional impact. This is one of the finest, perhaps even the finest young Burgundy I have ever been privileged to try and it only seems to get better with each passing year. In short, this is absolutely brilliant." BH, October 1, 2003
1 methuselah per lot
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