Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche 1962 for sale at Arden Fine Wines.
A rare bottle that Arden Fine Wines sourced for a client.
When Dr. Jules Lavalle published his classification of Burgundy’s vineyards in 1855, La Tâche was placed in the highest “tête de cuvée” category.
In 1962, 26,740 bottles were produced of La Tâche – the third-highest quantity between 1953 and 1962.
It is the finest wine of 1962 and one of the greatest wines ever made.
PS The client never confirmed i.e. paid for their order, so it remains for sale…
La Tâche: A brief history
La Tâche is a Grand Cru vineyard for Pinot Noir red wine in the Côte de Nuits subregion of Burgundy.
It is situated within the commune of Vosne-Romanée and is owned solely by Domaine de la Romanée-Conti.
La Tâche was bought by the Marey family in 1791, who were also vineyard owners in Romanée-Saint-Vivant.
Following the French Revolution, La Tâche was sequestered by the state in 1793.
When Dr. Jules Lavalle published his classification of the Burgundy vineyards in 1855, La Tâche was one of those placed in the highest category.
Until 1932, the neighbouring vineyard of Les Gaudichots could be sold either under its own name or as La Tâche.
In 1932 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, which owned vines in Les Gaudichots, applied to have it merged into La Tâche.
This was opposed by Liger-Belair who owned the smaller La Tâche.
However, Liger-Belair lost and most of Les Gaudichots was absorbed into La Tâche.
Liger-Belair’s vineyards were auctioned off in 1933, including their La Tâche holding, and it ended up with Domaine de la Romanée-Conti.
26,740 bottles were produced of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche 1962.
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche 1962 critical praise
“The wine proved worthy of its reputation… A genuinely elegant and long aftertaste. Truly a great wine. I consider this, together with Unico, the best wine of this vintage. 100 points.”
– Pekka Nuikki, Editor of the Fine Wine Magazines and Champagne Magazine
“It doesn’t get much better than the 1962 DRC La Tâche… What a nose! I found the vintage to be maturing, becoming elegant… This was long and sexy juice. (A fellow taster) said that he had ‘a dream about DRC, and this is it.’ Amen. 99 points.”
– John Kapon, CEO Acker Merrall & Condit
“…on the palate, positively explosive, concentrated, beautiful texture, mouth filling fragrance…proverbial peacock’s tail of flavours. Six stars out of five.”
– Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wines
“… 1962 La Tâche Grand Cru, one of the monumental Burgundies of the 20th century,… Wafting from the glass with aromas of hoisin sauce, liquorice, smoked black tea, orange rind, rose petals and plums, it’s medium to full-bodied, suave and seamless, with pristine balance, incredible intensity of flavour without weight and an unerring sense of harmony. This silence-inspiring wine has to be tasted to be believed. 100 points”
– William Kelley, The Wine Advocate
“La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1962 is a miracle. It is completely consistent with its legend. It has the delicate rose of the estate’s great wines and it gradually develops its saline side which I love. Powerful, inextinguishable, this La Tâche is a bulldozer of passion. It is its depth that justifies its legend. We are in paradise.”
– François Audouze, Académie des Vins Anciens