2016 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti La Tache Monopole Grand Cru

The 2016 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche Monopole Grand Cru is one of the most prestigious and coveted wines in the world. La Tâche is a monopole, meaning the vineyard is wholly owned by the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC), and it is considered one of the crown jewels of Burgundy.

General information about the wine:

• Origin : La Tâche is a grand cru vineyard in the Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, located in the commune of Vosne-Romanée.
• Grape variety : 100% Pinot Noir, the region's signature grape.
• Year : 2016 was a challenging year in Burgundy, with late frosts and hail in the spring, but the quality of the grapes was excellent by harvest time thanks to a beautiful summer and early autumn.

Tasting notes:

• Colour : Deep ruby red with beautiful clarity.
• Nose : Aromas of ripe red berries such as cherries and raspberries, complemented by notes of herbs, flowers (violets and roses), truffle and subtle mineral accents.
• Taste : Complex and layered with a perfect balance of ripe fruit, fresh acidity and silky tannins. The wine has a remarkable depth and length, with an almost ethereal texture.
• Finish : Exceptionally long and refined, with mineral and earthy notes beautifully interwoven with the fruit.

Storage potential:

This wine has enormous aging potential. Although it can be impressive when young, it will continue to develop in the bottle over the next 20 to 30 years (or more), developing more secondary and tertiary aromas such as earthy and smoky notes.

Details:

• 2016 Vintage : The 2016 yield was low due to frost and hail losses, further increasing the rarity and value of this vintage.
• Monopole status : The exclusivity of the vineyard and the expertise of DRC make La Tâche unique.

The 2016 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche is not just a wine; it is a work of art in a bottle, beloved by collectors and connoisseurs around the world.

About La Tâche

La Tâche, located in Vosne-Romanée, is a cru particularly appreciated by professionals and wine lovers for its consistency, continuity and compactness. This vineyard, which extends in the heights and depths of the Côte de Nuits, has a rich diversity of soil types. This may explain the complexity and power of its wine. La Tâche is one of the two Monopole of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. The vineyard has had various owners over the years, including illustrious names such as Jean-Baptiste Le Goux de la Berchère in the 16th century and later the Liger-Belair family. Due to various circumstances, it was sold in 1933 to the owners of the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti.

A major event in the history of the vineyard was the merger of La Tâche and the neighbouring Les Gaudichots, which was legally authorised by a court ruling in 1932. The vineyard is located between 250 and 300 metres above sea level and has a variety of soil types, varying in depth and composition. To combat erosion, measures have been taken, such as the construction of a concrete basin in 1985.

About Le Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

Le Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC) is a legendary French winery located in Burgundy. The wines of Le Domaine de la Romanée-Conti are a unique opportunity to invest in sublime Burgundy. The wines are very scarce and available through a very limited number of points of sale.