Domaine de la Romanee Conti La Tache 2006

La Tache is DRC's celebrated monopole Grand Cru, and the 2006 is a benchmark vintage combining inner sweetness and perfume with a creamy, expressive finish.

The bouquet features a mixture of red and blue fruit, pressed violets and citrus fruit, with a medium-bodied palate showing precise tannin and velvety smooth texture. Layers of red fruit, black cherries, Earl Grey and hints of liquorice unfold on the palate, noted for inner sweetness and perfume with a creamy, expressive finish.

• Producer: Domaine de la Romanee-Conti
• Country: France
• Region: Burgundy
• Appellation: La Tache Grand Cru
• Vintage: 2006
• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
• Bottle size: 75cl
• Alcohol: 13% ABV
• Style: Full-bodied dry red wine, now drinking beautifully
• Critic score: 96 points, Neal Martin
• Serving temperature: 15-17C
• Decanting: Decant 30-45 minutes before serving
• Food pairing: Roast duck, game birds, soft washed-rind cheeses
• Storage: Store horizontally in a cool, dark place with a stable temperature
• Drinking window: Drinking beautifully now, with a window through 2050