Domaine de la Romanee Conti La Tache Grand Cru MONOPOLE 2004

• This too is sublime in its subtlety and grace with ineffably pure aromas and it strikes a balance between the opulence of the RSV and the restraint of the GE with an expressive yet ultra-fine nose of rose petals, violets, and seductive spice notes that introduce unbelievably refined flavors that seem crafted from silk and lace, culminating in a linear, mouth coating finish that detonates like a bomb and lasts and lasts. At present, this is taut and precise with the lithe muscularity of a world-class gymnast yet it is not lean or unduly tight as there is a generosity to the mid-palate that serves to buffer the underlying tannic spine that will permit this to age for decades. This is clearly a great wine that epitomizes the concept of power without weight.
• 95 points Allen Meadows, Burghound, Jan 2007, 2018+
• 3/75 IB & OWC (SIB)
• bought EP C&B stock stored Octavian
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