2013 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti La Tache Monopole Grand Cru

The 2013 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 that the vineyard is wholly owned by the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC), and it is considered one of the crown jewels of Burgundy. La Tâche is a grand cru vineyard in the Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, located in the commune of Vosne-Romanée.

The 2013 vintage presented significant challenges: The season began with a cold and wet spring, which led to late flowering and lower yields. The summer brought warmer weather, but heavy rains in September increased the risk of disease. Strict selection in the vineyard was necessary, so that only the best grapes were used. The total production was therefore very small. The grapes that were harvested had a good balance between sugar and acidity, resulting in wines with elegance and freshness. The scarcity and excellent quality make 2012 unique and highly sought after.

TASTING NOTES 2013 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche Grand Cru

Colour: Bright ruby red, with an intense shine typical of La Tâche.
Nose: Aromatic and refined, with scents of ripe red berries, cherries, raspberries, and floral notes such as roses and violets. In addition, there are complex nuances of spices, earthy notes, and a hint of truffle.
Taste: The wine offers a perfect balance between freshness and depth. The acidity is lively, and the tannins are firm but velvety. Flavors of red fruit, spices and a mineral undertone come together in a long, layered finish.

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.

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.