La Tache 2010 Domaine Romanèe Conti

La Tâche Grand Cru 2010 – Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

The Ultimate Expression of Pinot Noir by DRC

Vintage 2010: Precision, Tension, and Depth
2010 is considered one of the most balanced and age-worthy vintages in the Côte de Nuits. A cool, dry summer allowed for slow ripening, giving perfectly balanced grapes. La Tâche 2010 mirrors this harmony with its ethereal intensity, purity of tannins, and sculpted elegance.

Vineyard & Philosophy
La Tâche is a Grand Cru monopole owned entirely by Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. Biodynamically farmed, the vineyard lies on clay-limestone soils, contributing to the wine’s structure and minerality. Yields are extremely low, further reduced by rigorous manual selection.

Vinification & Ageing
Fermentation occurs in wooden vats with native yeasts and partial whole-cluster inclusion. After malolactic conversion, the wine matures for 18 months in new French oak barrels, unfiltered and unfined. Non-interventionist yet precise winemaking defines this cuvée.

Tasting Notes

• Colour: Deep, brilliant ruby

• Nose: Complex aromas of ripe red berries, rose petals, incense, sweet spices, underbrush, and graphite

• Palate: Silky yet structured, vibrant acidity, mineral-driven finish with exceptional length and finesse

Recommended Pairings

• Roasted pigeon with red wine jus

• Braised beef cheek with black truffle

• Aged soft cheeses (Époisses, Brillat-Savarin)

• Also ideal as a meditation wine in large Burgundy glassware

Serving Temperature
16–18°C, decant at least 2 hours prior to serving

Cellaring Potential
Outstanding: 2025–2055+

📄 Technical Sheet

• Producer: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

• Vintage: 2010

• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir

• Region: Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France

• Farming: Certified Biodynamic

• Harvest: Manual with strict grape selection

• Fermentation: Native yeasts, partial whole-cluster

• Ageing: 18 months in new French oak

• Bottling: Unfiltered, unfined

• ABV: approx. 13.5%

• Production: Limited, numbered bottles

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Domaine de la Romanée‑Conti

The absolute essence of Burgundy—built on rigor, land, and time

The Domaine de la Romanée‑Conti, widely known as DRC, is far more than a wine producer—it is a global icon and a symbol of enological perfection located in the heart of Côte de Nuits, in Vosne‑Romanée. Its history spans centuries and is intertwined with the legendary vineyard that bears its name—Romanée‑Conti—already revered in the 18th century, contested by nobles and cardinals. The Domaine’s modern identity was shaped in the 20th century by the de Villaine and Leroy families, who continue to share its management and vision. All its vineyards are Grand Cru, nestled in Burgundy’s most prized plots—from La Tâche and Richebourg to Romanée‑Saint‑Vivant and Montrachet. With extremely limited production, each bottle is the result of an unwavering pursuit of purity, depth, and terroir fidelity.

In the vineyard: rigorous biodynamics and profound respect for terroir

At DRC, organic farming is not a trend, but a deeply held conviction. The vineyards have been certified biodynamic for years, though respect for the land predates any certification. Every vineyard practice—including harvest—is done by hand, grounded in the goal of expressing each cru fully. Each vine is treated as a unique individual; there is no forcing, no irrigation, no synthetic products. Exceptionally low yields, coupled with vine age, yield grapes of unparalleled concentration and complexity. Central to the philosophy is time—time to listen to the soil, observe the vine, and wait for perfect maturity. Only through such patience can one create a wine capable of transcending decades.

In the cellar: rigor, gravity, and almost religious classicism

Winemaking at DRC is marked by monastic precision, with meticulous observation of each micro-lot. Grapes are sorted one by one with obsessive care. Fermentation occurs in oak vats with native yeasts, often using whole clusters, and with no artificial temperature control. The must follows its natural course, without mechanical interference. Post-fermentation, wines are aged roughly 18 months in 100% new barriques, always with the aim of preserving, not masking, the wine’s identity. There is no room for shortcuts or compromise. Each cuvée is bottled unfiltered after a slow, precise, and silent evolution. The result is a wine beyond time—devoid of fashion or concession, speaking with an ethereal, vibrant, unmatched voice.