La Tâche 1998 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, Grand CruLabels 1 slightly scuffed, 1 slightly marked and damp affected, 1 slightly corroded capsuleAt 11 years old from magnum, a deep colour and an incredibly aromatic nose - this is the mark of the vintage. All blackberries, raisins and blackcurrants on the palate. So juicy and so fresh. Drenched in aromatics. An amazing sweet vanillin taste at the end. Simply fabulous crème de cassis. And the tannins are so ripe they just dissolve on the palate. It defies the vintage in its beauty. Later, in the almost empty glass, a touch of Armagnac! Serena Sutcliffe, MW2 bts (sc)Estimates are per lot