Vin Rouge Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche Vosne-Romanée 2019 750ml

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche 2019 – Grand Cru Pinot Noir, Vosne-Romanée

La Tâche 2019 – Powerful, Elegant, and Legendary

The 2019 La Tâche Grand Cru from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is widely regarded as one of the vintage’s greatest Pinot Noirs. A single-owner monopole in the famed Vosne-Romanée commune, La Tâche is made from 100% Pinot Noir vines averaging around 50 years old. Critic William Kelley (WA) praised the 2019 as “sublime…full-bodied, deep and concentrated” with a “long, resonant finish.” Just approximately 994 dozen bottles were produced, reflecting DRC’s tiny yields (≈23 hl/ha) and the wine’s ultra-limited status. This intense, richly perfumed Burgundy promises extraordinary depth and decades of aging potential.

Vineyards & Terroir

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti’s La Tâche Grand Cru is a monopole vineyard in the Côte de Nuits (Vosne-Romanée), planted on steep, limestone-rich slopes above Romanée-Conti and Richebourg. Covering roughly 5–6 hectares, it lies on marl-limestone soils that imbue great minerality and structure. The entire vineyard has been farmed organically (and biodynamically) since the mid-1980s, with yields kept extremely low. In 2019 the harvest (Sept 16–18) yielded only ~23 hl/ha, underscoring La Tâche’s exclusivity and concentration of flavor.

Winemaking & Organic Approach

DRC’s winemaking is famously low-intervention. Grapes are hand-harvested and fermented in large oak vats with a high proportion (often 100%) of whole clusters. Natural yeasts drive fermentation with very gentle extraction to preserve finesse. The 2019 La Tâche was aged about 18–20 months in 100% new French oak barrels, imparting fine-grained tannins and subtle spice while retaining pure fruit character. No fining or filtration is used. This meticulous approach, combined with organic/biodynamic viticulture, ensures a wine of exceptional purity and terroir expression.

Tasting Notes

Aromas: The 2019 La Tâche is intensely perfumed. The bouquet bursts with ripe black cherry, wild strawberry, and cassis, layered with exotic spice, violet, and rose-petal nuances. Underlying notes of bergamot, clove, and cinnamon add complexity.

Palate: Full-bodied and deeply concentrated, the palate delivers opulent dark fruit tempered by fresh acidity. Silky, velvety tannins wrap around flavors of blackberry, blood orange, and subtle mocha. A mineral backbone and a touch of truffle give depth and length. Critics note its "vibrant, pristinely balanced" profile and explosive length. The finish is astonishingly long, complex, and satisfying – truly benchmark Burgundy.

Why Buy La Tâche 2019?

• DRC Grand Cru Icon: A cult-status monopole, this is one of the world’s most coveted Burgundies.
• Top Critical Acclaim: Earned ~99–100 point scores from leading critics (Wine Advocate, Decanter, Burghound, etc.).
• Extremely Rare: Tiny production (~994 dozen bottles in 2019) makes it highly collectible.
• Old-Vine Pinot: From ~50-year-old vines, delivering extraordinary depth and complexity.
• Legendary Longevity: Built for the long haul – powerful structure and minerality ensure it will evolve for decades.
• Pure Terroir Expression: Organically farmed biodynamic vineyards (since 1985) preserve maximum purity and minerality.

Ideal For

Fine Burgundy collectors, Pinot Noir connoisseurs, luxury gifts, milestone celebrations (anniversaries, weddings), top-tier restaurants’ cellars, and anyone seeking a benchmark Grand Cru to cellar long-term.