Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tache Grand Cru 2006

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tache Grand Cru Monopole 2006

Vineyards

La Tache, Burgundy, France

Winemaking and Maturation

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti need no introduction or explanation. The farming and vineyard practices are biodynamic. In the cellar, there is no compromise, and very classically whole-bunch fermentation occurs.

Tasting Notes

"While young La Tâche has the reputation of always being highly expressive aromatically, even explosive, there are some vintages where this tendency is more muted and 2006 is one of these.

The positively gorgeous if presently reserved nose offers up the hallmark spice and floral components that are broad and deep though requiring some real glasswork to coax out but it's worth the effort as the nose here, restrained or not, is brilliant.

The big and generous flavors are an exercise in contrasts as they are at once round and rich while remaining wonderfully defined and precise with more minerality coming to the fore than any of the prior wines displayed, all wrapped in a linear, precise and palate staining finish that not withstanding the initial aromatic reserve, is indeed explosive.

This is already harmonious and the transparency and purity of expression are something to see.

While I do not argue that the '06 La Tâche rivals vintages like '99 or '05, there is something special about this one that causes me to already be in love with it.

In a word, magnificent and now that it is in bottle, my original description needs no modification except perhaps to observe that this is a Zen-like vintage for La Tâche as it is very calm and deliberate in demeanor." - Allen Meadows, Burghound.com

Technical Details

100% Pinot Noir