DRC La Tache Grand Cru 1993 (Wine Stain Label, US Label) Volume:750ML earth of the sauvage

earth of the sauvage

Once again the mouthfeel of the medium-bodied flavors is quite sleek if not necessarily more complex on the sappy

quite elegant and complex

Here the nose is more deeply pitched still with its somber yet fresh array of plum

although it certainly seems a step behind the biggest winners in the mini-vertical

DRC La Tache Grand Cru 1993 (Wine Stain Label, US Label) Volume:750ML earth of the sauvageThe nose evidences a slight floral quality, and a fascinating mix of earth, leather, tea and spice notes plus an interesting green bark component. The slightly austere, tannic, wonderfully rich flavors are dense, in fact extremely dense with excellent depth and terrific complexity and a finish that seems to go on forever. Though there are now hints of secondary aromas, this remains very young, structured and remarkably intense. When you get the right