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Neal Martin
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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Tasted at the La Tâche vertical at The Square. Given the performance of the Romanée-Conti 1965 the previous evening, surely everyone attending was privately speculating whether the La Tâche 1965 could defy form with such daring-do. The answer is "non," but don't dismiss it entirely. Mature with a brick core and tawny-colored rim, it has a slightly tawdry, singed-leather nose that is diffuse and relinquished all its fruit years ago. But the palate is better with vestiges of freshness, notes of soy and brown sugar (chaptalization?) with a simple but pretty finish that is like watching a flame being snuffed out between your fingers.
Tasted at the La Tache vertical at The Square. Given the performance of the Romanee-Conti 1965 the previous evening, surely everyone attending was privately speculating whether the La Tache 1965 could defy form with such daring-do. The answer is "non," but don't dismiss it entirely. Mature with a brick core and tawny-colored rim, it has a slightly tawdry, singed-leather nose that is diffuse and relinquished all its fruit years ago. But the palate is better with vestiges of freshness, notes of soy and brown sugar (chaptalization?) with a simple but pretty finish that is like watching a flame being snuffed out between your fingers. Apr 2015, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti or simply “DRC” is without doubt the most famous domaine in Burgundy and one of the most famous producers on earth. The Grand Cru vineyard from which it takes its name produces the world’s most expensive wine by a long margin.