Lot 84
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Offered duty paid, but available in bond. VAT at 1… Read more LA TACHE - DOMAINE DE LA ROMANEE-CONTI Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC); unarguably one of the world's most respected producers; is the sole owner of the two most prestigious Burgundy monopole vineyards, Romanée-Conti and La Tâche. The simple mention of the venerable DRC in general and La Tâche and Romanée-Conti more specifically always elicits an ebullient response - memories are brought to life and experiences retold that truly express how drinking these wines can transcend one to another world. They are in a word, astonishing - a clear tribute to balance, finesse and refinement. Aubert de Villaine, owner of DRC, believes that "nothing is more difficult than to act simply: the ideal is to do nothing." Production of La Tâche amounts to only about 1,800 cases per year which adds to the allure of this irresistible wine. Michael Broadbent MW writing in Vintage Wine tasted La Tâche 1983 in 2002 reporting "Medium-deep, attractive colour, maturing; a flowery varietal nose, with, I thought, a whiff of rot but not on the palate. After half an hour, 'tea'. Sweet, by no means massive, soft, chewy, with a dry, citrus-like finish.
La Tâche Grand Cru--Vintage 1983

6 magnums per lot
Details
La Tâche Grand Cru--Vintage 1983
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
In original wooden case, original straws. Consecutive bottle numbers 000351 to 000356. Good capsules and labels. Levels: three 1cm, three 1.5cms below base of corks
Tasting note: Most recently: medium deep, attractive colour, maturing; a flowery varietal nose, with, I thought, a whiff of rot, but not on the palate. Sweet, soft, chewy, with a dry, citrus-like finish. Last tasted April 1998 ***(*) (just) M.B.
6 magnums per lot
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Offered duty paid, but available in bond. VAT at 17.5% will be charged on the hammer price on removal of the lot from bond.

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