1989 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche Grand Cru
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Put me on record as saying that the domaine did not make great wines in this year. This bottle of 1989 La Tâche Grand Cru is like others - disappointing. Muffled and lacking clarity on the nose, I cannot get away from the herbal character that either comes from underripe fruit or stems not fully lignified. The palate is, for lack of a better word, just ordinary. Nice, but ordinary. It could benefit from more delineation, but it just lacks breeding. Ho-hum. Tasted at a private dinner in Hong Kong.
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I have never been a fan of the domaine's 1989s, and the 1989 La Tâche Grand Cru is no exception. Now showing some bricking on the rim, it has a rather herbaceous and earthy nose, a little muddled compared to superior vintages such as 1991. There is a subtle ferrous note, later a slight vegetal scent. The palate is rustic with furry tannin, moderate acidity and weight but clearly missing the finesse and the sophistication that you normally find on a La Tâche. It sort of "stumbles" over the finish line. It's not a bad Burgundy for the vintage, but it is not a great La Tâche. Tasted June 2017.
About the producer
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti or simply “DRC” is without doubt the most famous domaine in Burgundy and one of the most famous producers on earth. The Grand Cru vineyard from which it takes its name produces the world’s most expensive wine by a long margin.