Rare Wines from the Cellars of Gramercy Tavern, The Modern, Union Square Cafe, Maialino & Marta
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/3/2020
"The 2016 La Tache Grand Cru was picked on September 24 & 25 at 31hL/ha (the highest of the five crus). It has an utterly sublime bouquet of blackberry, briar, crushed limestone, a dash of cracked black pepper and a little oregano. This is extremely complex and displays exquisite focus, to the extent that you could just sit and nose it all day. The palate is beautifully balanced, the spicy red fruit framed by filigreed tannin that belies its backbone. There is a gentle crescendo from start to finish, though being La Tache it retains complete control. The precision and detail in the final third are deeply impressive. Less fruit-forward than the 2015, and lightly spiced, with an insistent grip. There is a captivating sense of completeness that will ensure longevity through three or four decades. 1,814 cases produced. Tasted at Corney & Barrow's annual in-bottle tasting in London... 98." NM 2/19.
1 Bottles 750ml
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