1999 La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
'Words remain inadequate' Meadows
This is almost certainly destined to become one of the all-time great vintages of La Tâche.
Allen Meadows, burghound.com, November 2024
1999 La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
£49,500 per 6 bottle case in bond
It is clear from Meadows, Martin and broad consensus that Domaine de la Romanée-Conti's 1999 La Tâche is one of the greatest examples of this hallowed monopole and, therefore, one of the greatest wines made anywhere, ever.
To be able to offer a complete original wooden case of perfect provenance, stored professionally since original shipment, is a rare opportunity.
As the highly-experienced and Burgundy-knowledgeable Allen Meadows wrote less than 18 months ago:
This is almost certainly destined to become one of the all-time great vintages of La Tâche. Moreover, among the many bottles that I have been blessed to have tried, I have never had one that was anything less than sensational. For my taste this strikingly elegant and complete wine is just now knocking on the door of its apogree though it's one that should hold for another 30 years without even trying, it's that sensational. Multiple, and consistent, notes.
1999 La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
£49,500 per 6 bottle case in bond
99 points, Allen Meadows, burghound.com, November 2024
Words remain inadequate to describe just how good this wine is as the '99 is a classic La Tâche in every respect with its incredibly pure, marvelously intense Asian spice box nose. There is terrific size, weight and richness to the enveloping flavors of hoisin and pure pinot extract that deliver indescribable complexity on the hugely long finish. The big tannins are completely wrapped in velvet and while they are by no means invisible, they are beautifully well-integrated, indeed the word seamless comes to mind. This is almost certainly destined to become one of the all-time great vintages of La Tâche. Moreover, among the many bottles that I have been blessed to have tried, I have never had one that was anything less than sensational. For my taste this strikingly elegant and complete wine is just now knocking on the door of its apogree though it's one that should hold for another 30 years without even trying, it's that sensational. Multiple, and consistent, notes. Drink now+
100 points, Neil Martin, vinous.com, April 2018
The 1999 La Tâche Grand Cru can be a perfect wine. This was very similar to the bottle opened in 2015. The bouquet sends you straight to heaven with so much purity and detail that frankly it is difficult to put into words. Fleeting glimpses of redcurrant, then pomegranate, broom and wilted rose petals, later more earthy scents, autumnal. The palate is perfectly balanced with filigree tannin, a symmetry that is utterly entrancing and precision second to none. Hints of black plum and blood orange, that mineralité returning towards a finish so tensile you risk cutting yourself. I would have given this my second score had the 1999 Romanée-Conti been in the next glass. Tasted at the 1999 DRC dinner. Drink 2020-2065
Liv-ex Market Price (dark blue line) peak = £57,000/6 bottles (April 2022)
Liv-ex Average List Price (pale blue line) peak = £63,136/6 bottles (February 2023)
(Prices in graph are per dozen bottles.)