Domaine de la Romanee Conti La Tache Grand Cru 2000 750ml

The 2000 La Tâche Grand Cru is drinking just as well now as it was when I last encountered it two years ago. As deep and complex as ever, it evokes wilted rose petals, sweet wild berry fruit, exotic spices, orange rind and violets, followed by a full-bodied, sensual and enveloping palate that’s suave and layered, with succulent acids and a long, sapid finish. Served side by side, it’s thicker and lustier than the more ethereal, haunting Romanée-Conti itself, but both bottles were showing brilliantly.

• Country: France
• Region: Burgundy
• Appellation: Cote De Nuits
• Sub Appellation: Vosne Romanee
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world’s most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means ‘black pine’ in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.