Domaine de la Romanee-Conti La Tache 2011

The bouquet is quintessential La Tâche — very complete and harmonious, beautifully delineated, succinct at first, then blossoming with aeration into brambly red berries, apple blossom, minerals, and a touch of sous-bois. Multiple critics also note red berries, crushed stone, oriental spices, and a pungent smoky complexity.

La Tâche 2011 is starting to open already and will easily charm for another thirty years. Most critics suggest it can be approached now with patience (decant well) but will reward cellaring for another decade or more