Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

La Tâche Pinot Noir 2000

9.5

Ruby core still , quite wide garnet rim . Still quite young looking . This is quite exotic at first with some Asian spice , rose water , floral hints and after a while red cherries , red currant and blackberry . On the palate this has more of the darker fruits , dark cherry , blackberry with some spicy , wet slate and , lightly herbal , tobacco notes . Fresh acidity and fine but noticable tannins . Quite long and detailed , saline with spiced tea tinged finish . Quite reserved and understated but enough fruit and mid palate to cover the structure . This is drinking well now with time in the glass , and will continue at this level for another 10 years or so . So exotic and enticing on the nose , and with great poise and freshness on the palate, really great showing. — 5 days ago

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Tom Casagrande

Holy cow what a night!

Andrew Cullimore

Yes @Tom Casagrande , it was a really good showing overall , pleased when that happens . For most of the group it was their first time having Leflaive or DRC , so I was somewhat apprehensive given expectations etc …. DRCs showed so well , the Batard highlighted the difference between sound and not sound bottles with the comparison with the Pucelles, so all said and done it was a fascinating , educational not to mention delicious event…

Somm David T

Nicely done. Treat!

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Richebourg Pinot Noir 2006

Conrad Green

9.7

black cherry. A bit of chocolate orange. Bloody and powerful. Dense and pure. Brooding. Very good. Young — 16 days ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Bosconia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.1

A fav. So well made with lots of character. Classic Rioja with age. Had at Woodlands in Lakeville ct. the restaurant search on delectable sucks!! — a month ago

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Chris Zitzman

‘12?

Timothy Eustis

Indeed. They release late! When it’s ready.

R. López de Heredia

Viña Cubillo Crianza Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2017

Jody Scharf

9.0

this producer always consistently great value and taste.. — 3 days ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Gravonia Crianza Rioja Viura 2016

Lyn Farmer

9.4

It’s hard to find fully shed classic Viura (white Rioja) anymore but old-school Lopez de Heredia clings to tradition. This wine, nearly 10 years old on release, is fascinating - aged to the point of considerable oxidation yet it retains its fruit ands acidity. Bruised apple, ripe pear, golden raisin, orange peel, flint, wet stones, and hay happily coexist with hazelnut, dried orange peel, coconut, baking spices ands more. The medium acidity is a firm foundation to a richly textured wine, Long finish too! — 24 days ago

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Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Échézeaux Pinot Noir 2015

Bob McDonald

9.4

In Sydney for a Burgundy dinner about 6 weeks ago. Only posting my sketchy notes now. Our host rated this 2015 as better than the 2005 as regards colour flesh and persistence of flavour. Ripe raspberry fruit. DRC has practiced biodynamics since 1990 in this vineyard. Oak spice noticeable. Very early in its drinking window which is 2022 to 2042. — 21 days ago

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Ira Schwartz

@Bob McDonald I posted on this in November 2021. Sounds like this wine has never really shut down and will continue to go from strength to strength. you commented when I posted, I am very happy you had the opportunity to taste.

Bob McDonald

@Ira Schwartz I do remember that Ira now that you mention it. I’ve seen drinking windows on this wine through to the 2040s. Thanks for your comments.