Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche Grand Cru Monopole 2000

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

In the glass, the 2000 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche Grand Cru Monopole displays a deep ruby-garnet hue with subtle ochre reflections at the rim — a hallmark of a wine entering its plateau of maturity with uncommon grace. The nose is complex and exhilarating: candied violets and black truffle intertwine with notes of dark cherries, blood orange, and a delicate undercurrent of licorice and exotic spice. A faint herbaceous wisp and mineral tension underscore the vineyard’s mid-slope terroir on the southern arc of Vosne-Romanée. On the palate, the 2000 vintage reveals a medium-to-full body with beautifully integrated tannins and a silken texture that carries the wine’s concentration effortlessly.

Layers of ripe black cherry, raspberry, truffle, and a whisper of cinnamon evolve with each sip, supported by bright, crystalline acidity that keeps the structure taut and alive. The finish is extraordinarily long, mineral-edged, and spiced. Now well into its drinking window, this bottle from a notably good Burgundy year rewards those who open it immediately, yet still possesses reserves for careful cellaring through the mid-2030s.

Food Pairing

The DRC La Tâche Grand Cru Monopole 2000 achieves its most sublime expression alongside roast duck with a cherry reduction — a pairing that mirrors the wine’s red-fruit core and savoury depth. Equally compelling at table with truffle-studded risotto or a slow-braised Bresse pigeon, where the wine’s mineral intensity and fine tannins provide perfect counterpoint to the richness of the dish.

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche Grand Cru Monopole 2000, Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France