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La Tâche is a separate Grand Cru AOC and a monopole of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. Keep the AOC, vintage, bottle condition and provenance evidence in separate fields.
La Tâche is a separate Grand Cru AOC and a monopole of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC). Do not apply a generic template that lists DRC, Leroy or other producers for the same AOC. DRC gives the vineyard area as 6.0620 hectares, while the INAO specification confirms its monopole status.
Keep the naming hierarchy clear
| Level | Correct record | Physical verification |
|---|---|---|
| Legal appellation | La Tâche Grand Cru AOC | AOC name and vintage on the front label |
| Producer | Domaine de la Romanée-Conti | Producer name, bottling wording and volume |
| Ownership context | DRC monopole | Do not add versions attributed to Leroy, Henri Jayer or another producer |
| Individual bottle | Each bottle stands alone | Fill level, closure, leakage, labels, wooden case and storage history |
Vintage production data do not establish bottle condition
DRC’s official La Tâche page lists annual bottle production, which supports vintage-level production context. It does not establish how one bottle has been stored. Comparisons still require the same vintage and volume, with similar fill level, provenance and date.
- Photograph the front and back labels, neck label, closure, bottle base and wooden case separately.
- A wooden case cannot replace the number, fill level and closure record for every bottle inside.
- State clearly when storage documents were not seen; do not infer bottle condition from the producer’s reputation.
Frequently asked questions about La Tâche
Can La Tâche AOC have a Leroy or other-producer version?
No. The La Tâche AOC covered here is a DRC monopole; listing Leroy or another name as a producer of the same AOC is incorrect.
Does monopole status establish the authenticity of a bottle?
No. Monopole describes the vineyard-to-producer relationship. Bottle identity, provenance and storage still require physical evidence and documents.
Can official annual production figures determine value?
They provide vintage-production context only. A valuation still needs comparables with the same vintage and volume, similar condition and provenance, a similar date and consistent treatment of costs.
Primary sources and evidence levels
- DRC: Official La Tâche vineyard page: Directly supports DRC’s vineyard identity, the 6.0620-hectare area and annual bottle figures.
- INAO: La Tâche AOC specifications: Directly supports designations of origin and monopole status.
Related resources on this site
- Fine Wine Collection
- Fine Wine Appraisal and Condition Checks
- La Tâche: Checking Vintage, Bottle Condition and Provenance
- La Tâche 2000 vs 2005: Vintage, Production and Condition
- Buyback Guides
Organise the item using the fields in this article
To document La Tâche, assign each bottle a unique number and use it across photographs of the front, back, key markings, accessories and visible anomalies. You can send the details via WhatsApp, or call +852 9453 0784. Making contact does not mean that an appraisal or quotation has been completed.
