Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2031 to 2059.
vintage12 yrs40 yrs42 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Vinous reviewed 2022201997/100
Burghound reviewed 2020201796/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: violet, blackberry, game, exotic spice

Palate: black cherry, liquorice, truffle, graphite

DRC's other monopole: darker and more muscular than Romanee-Conti, with violet, black fruit and a spiced, savoury core.

What it pairs with

  • Roast venison with cassis jus
    Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.
  • Boeuf bourguignon
    Slow-braised beef in Pinot reduction matches the wine's structure and savoury depth.
  • Roast grouse
    Strongly flavoured game meat meets the wine's wild-spice depth and firm frame.

How to serve La Tache Grand Cru

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Roast venison with cassis jus, Boeuf bourguignon, Roast grouse. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

La Tache became a full DRC monopole in 1933 after the domaine consolidated the climat with the adjoining Les Gaudichots parcels.

  1. 1933: Climat consolidated as a DRC monopole
  2. 1936: La Tache and Romanee-Conti recognised as grand crus under the new AOC laws

Facts

Producer
Domaine de la Romanee-Conti · visiting guide
Grapes
Pinot Noir (100%)
Classification
Grand Cru (Vosne-Romanee, AOC)
Oak
Around 18 months in 100% new French oak
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 6000 to 12000 at retail
Drinking window
12-40 from vintage
First vintage
1933

Frequently asked about La Tache Grand Cru

What does La Tache Grand Cru taste like?

On the nose, violet, blackberry, game, exotic spice. On the palate, black cherry, liquorice, truffle, graphite. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. DRC's other monopole: darker and more muscular than Romanee-Conti, with violet, black fruit and a spiced, savoury core.

When should I drink La Tache Grand Cru?

Drink 12-40 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with La Tache Grand Cru?

Roast venison with cassis jus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Boeuf bourguignon and Roast grouse. Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.

What grapes are in La Tache Grand Cru?

The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Vosne-Romanee, AOC).

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