Latache is one of the world's best red wines. It is made by DRC, a winery second only to the famous Romanée-Conti, and is so highly regarded that a single bottle can sell for hundreds of thousands of yen.
In this article, we will take a deeper look at Latash.
We will explain the characteristics of Latache's vineyards, the taste of the wine, and the differences with Romanée-Conti . The article also explains the price and good vintage wines, so if you want to know more about Latache, please refer to this article.
Latache is a Grand Cru wine solely owned by DRC.
What is Latache?
La Tâche is the name of a vineyard in Burgundy, France, a region famous for its wine production, and also refers to the red wine produced there. The wine is made from 100% Pinot Noir and is a premium red wine.
The Latache vineyard is located in the village of Vosne-Romanée in the Côte de Nuits region of Burgundy. It has been selected as a Grand Cru (premier cru) vineyard , and is considered to be one of the best wines in the world .
Latache wines are traded at high prices, ranging from several hundred thousand yen to over one million yen per bottle, which is one of the highest levels of wine in the world.
Latache is a brand that has received a perfect 100-point rating from famous wine magazines such as Wine Advocate, and is sometimes included on the wine lists of three-star restaurants.
It is a rare wine that is difficult to obtain , and is viewed not just as an alcoholic beverage but also as an asset and a luxury item.
It is solely owned by DRC, famous for Romanée-Conti.
All of the vineyards in Latache are owned by Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC) . This is what is known as a "monopole," meaning that no one other than DRC produces any of the vineyards.
DRC is known for producing Romanée-Conti and is one of the top domaines in Burgundy. They own several Grand Cru vineyards, including Romanée-Conti and Latache, and are adept at making wines that make the most of the terroir .
The Latache vineyard, owned by DRC, covers an area of about 6 hectares and produces about 12,000 to 23,000 bottles of wine per year . The original Latache vineyard was a small vineyard of about 1.4 hectares, but in 1932, at the request of DRC, the neighboring Godichot vineyard (about 4.6 hectares) was annexed to Latache, resulting in the vineyard's current size.
[DRC (Romanee-Conti)]
What is the price of DRC Romanée-Conti? 8 places where you can drink it by the glass and the best yearsThe Latache vineyard is located to the south of the Romanée-Conti vineyard. It is long from east to west and has a height difference of about 50 meters.
The Latache vineyards are located on different lands, with soils varying from Premeaux limestone to shale limestone to shell-like mudstone. The upper lands produce heavier Pinot Noir, while the lower lands produce more delicate Pinot Noir.
Latache's red wine is made by blending Pinot Noir grapes with multiple characteristics like this . The grapes are grown using biodynamic farming methods, with strict yield limits and other strict management.
<Detailed information about Latash>
- Origin: Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
- Producer: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)
- Area: 6.06 hectares
- Soil: limestone with clay deposits
- Wine Type: Red wine
- Grape variety: Pinot Noir
Explaining the characteristics and flavors of Latache red wine
Elegant yet powerful style
Latache wines are elegant and powerful in style, with a deep color and a silky smooth texture.
The taste varies depending on the vintage, but it is a full-bodied wine with a strong, concentrated fruit flavor. The dense flavor has nuances of fruit such as cherry and berry, and is balanced with aromas of spices and licorice.
Latache wines, which have a wild taste and strong tannins, are also suitable for long-term aging . It is said that it takes at least 10 years before they are ready to drink, and in excellent vintages, they are said to have the potential to withstand aging for more than 30 years.
The characteristic of aged Latache is that it becomes more complex and blooms. Since the number of bottles produced is limited and it takes time to age, Latache from many years ago, as well as the latest vintage, tends to be highly valued.
The quality is stable and there are few bad years.
Latache's red wines are made by blending grapes from multiple soils, and one of their key points is that they are relatively stable in quality for each vintage . There are few so-called bad years, and they deliver high quality even in years when the grape harvest is generally poor.
The consistency of the flavor makes this a premium wine that is easy for wine lovers to choose, especially those who like the masculine flavor of Pinot Noir.
Latache is sometimes described as "better than Romanée-Conti."
In terms of positioning, this wine is second only in price to DRC's Romanee-Conti and is also said to be the younger brother of Romanee-Conti , but it is clear that it is just as good.
How much does Latache cost? Popular vintages sell for over 1 million yen
On the altar of my senior colleague who passed away recently, I found some wine that he had bought when he was alive.
— Syutoyoshikaze (@syutoyoshikaze) March 28, 2024
Depending on its condition, the wine is worth between 500,000 and 1 million yen, but the family probably didn't realize this, so I told them to "take good care of it and have the family drink it at some point."
I was able to repay my senior.
Romanee Conti La Tâche '95. pic.twitter.com/8B40cxszHq
The price of Latache varies depending on the vintage. If you look for an easily accessible one, you can expect to pay around 700,000 to 1,000,000 yen per bottle .
Until a few years ago, some Latache could be purchased for around 500,000 yen, but recently the price of Latache has been rising due to the increase in import and export costs and the soaring prices of other things. In some cases you can get one for around 500,000 yen, but the average price if you purchase it from an online shop will be around 1 million yen.
Prices also rise for good years and rare vintages. Popular vintages can exceed 1 million yen, and there are even Latache wines priced at 1.5 million or 2 million yen .
Prices vary depending on the retailer, time of purchase, vintage, and condition of the wine, so be sure to check the market price and the condition of the wine when purchasing Latache.
Be careful, however, as items with extremely low prices may be inferior or fake.
Latache's lucky years! 1999 and 2009 are in the spotlight
Latache boasts consistently high quality in every vintage, but there are some vintages that are considered to be outstanding years (good years).
Some of Latache's most highly acclaimed vintages include 1990, 1999, 2003, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2015 and 2019 .
In 1999, Latache received a perfect score of 100 points from the wine magazine Wine Advocate.
The 2009 Latache was rated 98 points and is described as a masterpiece compared to previous Latache editions.
Speaking of recent vintages, the 2019 vintage is also popular. The 2019 Latache was rated 99+, and prices are expected to rise in the future.
Comparing the differences between Romanée-Conti and La Tache, including price and taste
| Romanee-Conti | Latash | |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Type | 100% Pinot Noir red wine | 100% Pinot Noir red wine |
| Location of the field | Vosne-Romanée village | Vosne-Romanée village |
| rating | Grand Cru | Grand Cru |
| Field area | 1.81 hectares | 6.06 hectares |
| Production volume | Approximately 6,000 bottles per year | 12,000 to 23,000 bottles per year |
| price | Average: around 2.5 million yen | Average: around 1 million yen |
| Features | Rich in minerals, very elegant and complex in flavour. | A rich taste that combines elegance and strength |
Latache is described as the "younger brother of Romanée-Conti," but there are some differences between it and the actual Romanée-Conti, as mentioned above.
Both Romanée-Conti and Latache are solely owned by DRC . Both are Grand Cru vineyards in the village of Vosne-Romanée and are considered to be among the best in the world.
However, the area of the vineyards for Romanée-Conti is smaller than that of Latache, and the annual production is limited to about 6,000 bottles. Although Latache is a rare wine, Romanée-Conti is even rarer.
Perhaps due to their rarity, the price ranges are also different: while a bottle of Latache costs around 1 million yen, a bottle of Romanée-Conti costs around 2.5 million yen. However, there are many Romanée-Conti wines that cost over 4 to 5 million yen per bottle .
The different vineyards result in different wines. Romanée-Conti is very elegant in style, with rich minerality and complex nuances.
Romanée-Conti develops its own unique aroma through aging. It has a delicate and smooth texture that will instantly captivate anyone who drinks it.
Latache has characteristics similar to Romanée-Conti, but it is a little stronger and has a spicy nuance compared to Romanée-Conti . It can be described as a more masculine wine.
Other wines from DRC
DRC produces not only Romanée-Conti and Latache, but also several other wines. Among the Grand Cru wines are the muscular Richebourg , the fine and delicate Romanée Saint-Vivant , the feminine Grands Echézeaux , and the spicy aroma of the Echézeaux .
They also produce the Grand Cru white wine " Montrachet " and the village wine " Vosne-Romanée ."
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