Domaine de la Romanée-Conti – La Tâche Grand Cru 2001

The 2001 La Tâche from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is a wine of mythic stature—an emotionally charged Grand Cru that embodies the soul of Burgundy. Produced from the domaine’s monopole vineyard in Vosne-Romanée, this vintage is revered for its expressive complexity, graceful maturity, and haunting beauty.

In the glass, it reveals a vibrant ruby hue with subtle orange reflections at the rim, signaling its evolution. The bouquet is explosively aromatic: wild berries, blood orange, rose petals, and earthy undertones intertwine with exotic spices like turmeric and cinnamon. On the palate, it delivers a seamless cascade of flavors—silky, layered, and precise—with a texture that is both powerful and ethereal.

Critics have described it as “a legend in a bottle,” with Antonio Galloni noting its “infinite layering of fruit” and “delicate finish touched by currant.” Burghound awarded it 96 points, praising its “strikingly extravagant nose of rose petals, oriental spices, pungent tea, and leather,” and its “mind-bending complexity.”

With only 16,987 bottles produced, each individually numbered and bottled at the estate, this wine is a rare treasure. Its aging potential extends well into the 2040s, making it a cornerstone for collectors and connoisseurs seeking the pinnacle of Pinot Noir expression.