La Tâche Grand Cru 1995 - Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Bourgogne, Côte de Nuits, AOC La Tâche, Great Growth, la Romanée-Conti Estate, Vintage 1995.
Exceptional set of 2 bottles with consecutive serial numbers.
Tasting notes for the La Tâche Grand Cru 1995 - Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
- EYE: In appearance, La Tâche 1995 displays a deep red color with ruby reflections. The rim shows slight signs of evolution, a testament to its age.
- NOSE: The aromas are complex and powerful. Ripe red and black fruit notes emerge, such as black cherry, raspberry, and blackberry, accompanied by spicy hints of black pepper and cloves, as well as notes of leather and truffle. With aeration, the intensity of these aromas amplifies, revealing new facets.
- MOUTH: On the palate, the wine is concentrated, powerful, and elegant simultaneously. The tannins are perfectly integrated, and the structure is harmonious. Red and black fruit flavors prevail, along with the spicy notes, complemented by hints of licorice and cedar. The finish is long and persistent, leaving an impression of finesse and complexity.
In short: La Tâche Grand Cru 1995 is an exceptional red wine that is both concentrated and elegant, complex and harmonious. This grand cru will pair wonderfully with refined dishes such as roasted duck, lamb chops, or aged cheeses. While it is currently at its peak, its aging potential remains quite significant, and it can be enjoyed now or kept for several more years in your cellar (10 to 20 years, give or take).
Other appellations from this estate: Romanée-Conti, La Tâche, Richebourg, Romanée-Saint-Vivant, Grands-Échezeaux, Échezeaux, Montrachet, Corton Rouge, Corton-Charlemagne...
Data sheet
- Vintage
- 1995
- Format
- 75 cl
- Color
- Red Wine
- Grape Variety
- Pinot Noir
- % vol.
- 13,5 %
- Appellation
- La Tâche
- Region
- Burgundy, Côte de Nuits
- Producer
- Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
- Classification
- Grand Cru
- Production method
- Biodynamic
The legendary Vosne-Romanée winemaking estate
The Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, often shortened to "DRC", is one of the most celebrated Burgundy wine estates. Founded in 1942 by Edmond Gaudin de Villaine, the Côte de Nuits vineyard is actually much older than that. Managed by the Benedictine Monks of Saint-Vivant during the 13th century, it was then bought by the Croonembourg family around the 17th century. They were the ones who renamed the tiny parcel and came up with "La Romanée" (it used to be known as "Le Cloux des Cinq Journaux").
The grapevines were later sold to the Prince Louis-François de Bourbon-Conti by André de Croonembourg, in 1760. Hence its newfound moniker of "Romanée-Conti". Confiscated during the French Revolution, the estate fell into the hands of Gabriel-Julien Ouvrard in 1819, and Jacques-Marie Duvault-Blochet (the ancestor of the de Villaine and Leroy families) 50 years later. Since 1911, the 25 hectares vineyard has been managed by the two families: the successors of Edmond de Villaine and Henri Leroy.
The two winemakers, Aubert de Villaine and Henry-Frédéric Roch (as well as Lalou Bize-Leroy, from 1974 to 1992), were the ones taking care of the DRC estate. At least, before the death of Henry-Frédéric in 2018, who left his seat to Perrine Fenal (Lalou's daughter). Throughout the centuries, this Vosne-Romanée wine estate has become a true legend in Burgundy. A reputation with a cost, since its prices have skyrocketed.
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