2002 Domaine de la Romanee Conti La Tache

Sexy, with very exotic notes with allspice, dark soy sauce, and sandalwood along with some black cherries. Very deep palate, with incredibly texture and energy. The tannic structure has yielded more so than previous bottles and the wine is much more friendly. The finish is silky and exhilarating.

2012 Domaine de la Romanee Conti La Tache

This was fresh, friendly, and giving, without the exoticism of the 02 or quite the charm of the 17, but instead, a honest willingness to please. The nose was more fruit driven with some ripe plums, cherries, and a hint of violets. The palate was soft, but beautiful and the finish was where this wine shone, with surprising power.

2017 Domaine de la Romanee Conti La Tache

This was charming, elegant, and starting to drink really well now. While I wouldn’t rush to open these, it’s certainly not a crime to visit at the moment. Subtle hints of Chinese 5 spice are coupled with beautiful pure fruits, with a combination of red and black cherries. The palate shows a bit more evident structure than the older wines but the same beautiful texture is clearly seen. The finish is strong and long lasting.