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Vintage wines for sale UK – Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche 1976 from Arden Fine Wines.
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Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, often abbreviated as DRC, produces renowned wine in the Burgundy region of France.
Consequently, many people regard it as one of the world’s greatest wines.
As a result, collectors and enthusiasts seek its bottles.
People have highly-regarded the wine for centuries.
As far back as 1780, the Archbishop of Paris described it as “velvet and satin in bottles.”
Therefore, the bottles rank among the most expensive and sought-after wines.
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche 1976
The 1976 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche Grand Cru is a rare and highly prized Burgundy red wine, produced from 100% Pinot Noir grapes.
The La Tâche vineyard, or climat, is a “monopole,” meaning it is exclusively owned by the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC).
Therefore production of La Tâche is very limited, averaging around 1,500 cases per year.
Consequently, this high demand and low supply contribute to its exclusivity and price.
Experts consider it a mature wine, but well-cellared examples can still reward drinkers.
The hot and dry growing season characterised the 1976 vintage in Burgundy.
Wine critics and collectors vary in their reviews of the 1976 La Tâche, but they generally agree on its solid structure and maturity.
Notes on the 1976 La Tâche reveal that it showcases an aged wine with resolved tannins and secondary and tertiary aromas.
Wine enthusiasts often describe the aromas as having notes of smoked meats, jammy fruits, floral scents, and forest floor.
With air, some examples develop aromas of roasted coffee, nuts, and sous-bois (forest floor).
The wine has a medium-bodied and smooth texture, but it retains the structure from the hot 1976 vintage.
Aged examples present resolved tannins and a lengthy finish.
Vintage wines for sale UK – Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche 1976 from Arden Fine Wines.
