Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Drc
Label Name:
 
La Tache
Vintage:
 
2006
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits (La Tâche Grand Cru monopole)
Volume:
 
6000ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand-harvested, rigorous sorting; high-percentage whole-cluster fermentation in large wooden vats with native yeasts; gentle pigeage, 18–21 day maceration; pressed and aged ~18–22 months in French oak (Tronçais/Bertranges), bottled without fining or filtration.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated yet ethereal Pinot Noir: red cherry, raspberry, truffle, forest floor, spice and tobacco. Silky, layered, with fine ripe tannins and very long, mineral finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast duck, herb‑crusted lamb, mushroom risotto, beef bourguignon, aged Comté or Époisses. Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed black cod, soy‑braised short ribs, shiitake hot pot, char siu with preserved vegetables.
Vineyard Info:
 
La Tâche is a DRC monopole in Vosne‑Romanée. Domaine de la Romanée‑Conti (DRC) is a legendary Burgundy estate, stewarded by Aubert de Villaine and partners, famed for tiny yields and meticulous viticulture.
Awards/Ratings:
 
High critical acclaim: Jancis Robinson 19. 5/20; Clive Coates 96; Antonio Galloni 96; Neal Martin 96. Broadly considered a top-tier, ageworthy 2006 Grand Cru