1969 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, La Tache Grand Cru, Bottle (750ml) [5cm Fill]

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92RP
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Rating
RP92
Producer
Domaine Romanee Conti
Vintage
1969
Region
Burgundy
Appellation
La Tache
Country
France
Classification
Grand Cru
Format
Bottle
Volume
750mL
Type
Still
Color
Red

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Product Description

1969 DRC La Tache - Wine Advocate #100 - Aug 1995: PRODUCTION: 2,017 cases. A healthy, medium to dark garnet color with considerable rust and brown at the edge is typical of a 26-year old, high class red Burgundy. A pungent, smoked duck, Asian spice, sweet, red and black fruit, caramel-like bouquet explodes from the glass. If there is ever a wine that can be said to reek of terroir, it is this 1969. From one of the more structured vintages in the last 25 years (let's hope the finest 1993s turn out this well), this fully mature, medium to full-bodied La Tache still retains some tannin. It is beautifully sweet, expansive, and rich, with complex aromatics. If the flavors deliver outstanding ripeness and complexity, the tannin in the more rustic finish is obtrusive. I would not push this wine's longevity curve any further given the fact that this example was from a magnum in pristine condition. It is a terrific La Tache that proves that in some instances, great red Burgundy can last for 25+ years.

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