Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, La Tâche 1947
Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits
Levels: one 6cm, one 7.5cm, one 8cm; one corroded capsule revealing partially exposed cork and signs of old seepage, three missing neck tags, nicked and lightly bin soiled labels, "Interdiction d'exporter en Suisse, et USA et UK" written on labels
3 bottles per lot

Type: Red Wine
Grape: Pinot Noir
Country: France
Region: Burgundy

ABOUT THE WINE
The simple mention of the venerable DRC in general and La Tâche and Romanée-Conti more specifically always elicits an ebullient response - memories are brought to life and experiences retold that truly express how drinking these wines can transcend one to another world. They are in a word, astonishing - a clear tribute to balance, finesse and refinement. Aubert de Villaine, co-owner of DRC, believes that "nothing is more difficult than to act simply: the ideal is to do nothing." La Tâche is considered by many the most consistently excellent wine of Vosne- Romanée. The complex geology of this site encompasses a number of different soil structures including decomposed limestone of the lower Bathonian period, pebble and limestone debris, and clay soil mixed with fossilized oyster deposits. This unique feature combined with the breadth of altitudes covered by the vineyard makes it an exquisite synthesis of Vosnee- Romanée.