For two decades this very much seemed stuck in a time capsule as it was evolving glacially but just in the last few years full maturity has finally arrived. The hallmark spice of a great La Tâche is present in spades with outstanding aromatic complexity that includes plenty of secondary fruit development but at this point no sous bois. There is excellent concentration to the velvety and wonderfully rich flavors that display the same wonderful depth of the nose all wrapped in a mouth coating delicious and hugely long finish. This is a wine that I have had any number of times but this most recent bottle is easily the best that I have ever tried.

The immediate impression is one of a fresh sumptuous nose of cherry and currants. Tight firm and closed this has an edge today along with a velvety texture. Patience is required here. More textural than the 1980.--La Tâche non-blind vertical. Best from 2012 through 2030. 1711 cases made. -BS