La Tâche 1997 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, Grand CruSlightly scuffed label nicked at bottom edge, slightly corroded capsule, minor sign of old seepageIn 2009 from magnum, a slightly 'blurred' nose that one cannot quite pin down. Cooking blackcurrants. A lot of wild cherries on the palate, with real bite and fresh attack. Not as noble as the best vintages, but a great middle flavour of cherryish fruit. A soft finish and perfect drinking at 12 years old. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 931 bt (sc)Estimates are per lot