The emphasis on opulence of the 2023 La Tâche is completely consistent with my impression out of barrel, with forward black cherry and mulberry fruit aromas, prominent floral notes, and hints of smoke and spice. The texture is dense, with a tannic line that was lush and supple yet supported the fruit and balanced the acidity seamlessly. The combination of freshness, firm tannin, and fruit draws the wine out to an impossibly long finish. My impression on the day was that this wine has just about everything. Date: Mar 2026; Drink: 2033–2085; Rating: 99 Points; Charles Curtis MW; Decanter

The 2023 La Tâche Grand Cru was picked on September 10 and 11 at 37.5 hl/ha. Comparing it directly with the 2023 Romanée-Conti, this has slightly more intensity. It is ineffably complex with crushed stone, heather-strewn moorland and subtle estuarine scents that gradually gather momentum with aeration. As usual, this is endowed with heavenly delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, pitch-perfect acidity, real depth and insistent grip, though the tannins are cloaked by that gorgeous dark berry fruit mixed with blood orange and sage. Long and tender on the aftertaste, this is a magnificent La Tâche. Date: Feb 2026; Drink: 2030–2070; Rating: 97 Points; Neal Martin; Vinous

The colour sits somewhere between purple and black. Very much a sunshine nose linked also to the incredible class of the vineyard. There is certainly nothing raw this year. A smoky strawberry fruit up front, then an explosion of darker flavours behind with a hauntingly fine long finish. Luxurious with an almost fizzing quality from the stems. So lively despite the blockbuster approach. Date: Oct 2024; Drink: 2033–2048; Rating: 96-98 Points; Jasper Morris MW; Inside Burgundy

This is also quite restrained and requires aggressive swirling to coax the extravagantly perfumed and lavishly floral-suffused nose of clove, anise and cinnamon tea, violet, rose petal and hoisin aromas to reveal itself. The mouthfeel of the larger-bodied flavors is somehow lilting and elegant yet powerful and muscular with a distinct minerality before terminating in a breathtakingly long finish. At present this is a decidedly robust LT destined to live for years. Sheer class. Date: Jan 2025; Drink: 2045+; Comments: Don’t miss!; Rating: 95-98 Points; Allen Meadows; Burhgound