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1996 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti La Tache
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1996 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti La Tache

Producer: Domaine de la Romanee-Conti
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Pinot Noir
Origin: France
Region: Burgundy
Appellation: Cote de Nuits

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93-96 Points | International Wine Cellar , March/April 1998

Excellent ruby-red color. Initially reticent black fruit nose opened to reveal notes of violet, vanilla and char. Rather unforthcoming in the mouth, but very intensely flavored, pure and penetrating. Superb sweetness is already apparent. Very firm finish, with tannins coating the entire mouth. Will require at least six to eight years of patience.

96 Points | Wine Spectator
94-97 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

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