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La Tâche 2018

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

grand cruRedWineGlobal Rank #3

Basic Info

Name

La Tâche

Country

France

Region

Burgundy

Sub-region

Côte de Nuits

Classification

grand cru

Wine Type

Red Wine

Producer Info

Producer

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

Founded

1869

Water Source

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Water Quality

深層的碎石灰岩結構能開啟土壤毛細孔,提供極佳的自然排水力;而高比例的黏土則能鎖住適度水分與微量元素。

Background

DRC has existed as a standalone grand cru since the 1760s. The estate produces Romanée-Conti, La Tâche, Richebourg, Romanée-St-Vivant, Grands Échezeaux, Échezeaux, and Montrachet. Annual production is extremely limited, sought by collectors worldwide.

Winemaker

Bertrand de Villaine

Awards

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Grape Varieties

Pinot Noir 100%

Wine Characteristics

Sub-type

Still

Climate Type

Continental

Soil Type

Red limestone rubble soil

Terroir & Natural Conditions

Elevation (m)

300

Avg. Temp (°C)

13.0

Avg. Rainfall (mm)

650

Avg. Sunshine (hrs)

2,200

Vineyard Technical Info

Area (ha)

6.00

Avg. Vine Age (yrs)

50

Planting Density (vines/ha)

10,000

Market Price Info

Best Vintage

2015

Suggested Price (Low)

TWD 177,600

Suggested Price (High)

TWD 265,400

Global Rank

#3

Product Identifiers

WINEDEX

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EAN-13

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UPC

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LWIN

1030002

Producer Health Barometer

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Health Description

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Operations

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Issues

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Bottleneck

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Investment & Trading

Exchange

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Credit Rating

A+

Tracking Error

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Digital Tech Score

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Team Size

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Brand Value Score

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Vintage Comparison Analysis

Compare the performance of different vintages to understand their investment value

VintageScoreAvg Price (ex-tax)Current PriceYTD1M3M1Y3Y
202095.5★★★★★TWD 1,885,000TWD 1,850,000-3.6%0.0%0.0%——
201999.5★★★★★———————
2018Current97.5★★★★★———————
Source: Major auction houses (15–30 day delay)

2018 Vintage Specifics

Climate Conditions

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Harvest Date

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Release Date

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Alcohol

13.5%

Production

1,800 btl

Optimal Drinking

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Aging Potential

40 yrs

2018 Vintage

Vintage Reputation

2018 La Tache shows a rich and full style, one of the most age-worthy recent vintages.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Deep ruby, brilliant luster.

Aroma

Blackcurrant, black truffle, tobacco leaf, smoky oak, deep spice.

Palate

Thick and full, mature structured tannins, long deep finish, needs 10+ years to show its best.

Overall

Data pending

Winemaker Notes

The hot 2018 brought La Tache to a rare peak of fruit maturity while retaining DRC signature elegant acidity.

Critic Ratings

Wine Advocate
98/ 100(out of 100)★★★★★2021-04-01
Burghound
97/ 100(out of 100)★★★★★2021-05-01

Awards

Best La TacheTop 100 2021
Grand Cru ExcellencePlatinum 2021

Food Pairing

Roasted suckling pig, foie gras mousse, steak tartare, roasted beef tenderloin, aged cheese board.

Aging / Release Timeline

Data pending

Additional Info

Data pending

Vintage Identifiers

LWIN-18

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Wine-Searcher ID

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Design / Aesthetic / Commercial Value

Label Design

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Brand Aesthetic

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Commercial Value

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Methodology Summary

The Cloud Wine Index is calculated based on historical transaction data from major global auction houses, specialist merchants, and trading platforms, using a weighted average model. Data sources include Christie's, Sotheby's, Liv-ex, and other authoritative institutions.

Learn about our full methodology →

Disclaimer

Data on this page is delayed by 15–30 days and is for reference only. It does not constitute investment advice. Actual transaction prices may vary depending on market conditions and trading terms.

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