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Compare 2000 and 2005 La Tâche through DRC’s official harvest figures, while keeping that vintage-level information separate from each bottle’s fill level, closure and provenance.
DRC’s official La Tâche page records harvest production of 24,867 bottles in 2000 and 21,906 in 2005. These figures describe two vintages from the same DRC monopole; they are neither current market inventory nor a quality ranking for individual bottles. Physical comparisons still require the volume, fill level, closure, labels, wooden case and storage history.
Start with the verifiable facts for each vintage
| Year | DRC official bottle count | What it establishes | What it does not establish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 24,867 bottles | Official production records for that year | Current availability, price or the condition of a bottle in hand |
| 2005 | 21,906 bottles | Official production records for that year | Fill level, closure or provenance from the vintage alone |
Compare condition bottle by bottle
- Create separate item numbers for 2000 and 2005 bottles. Record the fill level against a repeatable position on that bottle format and include the photograph date.
- Photograph the front and back labels, neck label, closure, leakage, bottle base and wooden case separately. Never reuse another vintage’s photographs.
- Match the purchase date, receipt, storage location and temperature records to each bottle; mark missing evidence as “not seen”.
- Any transaction evidence must match the vintage and volume, with similar condition and date, and state the commission and taxes.
Frequently asked questions about 2000 and 2005 La Tâche
Does the lower 2005 production figure mean it must cost more?
No. Official harvest production does not determine price directly; the vintage, volume, condition, provenance, date and transaction costs also matter.
Could the 2000 and 2005 bottles have different producers?
Do not assume that the bottles belong to the same producer group without direct evidence. La Tâche is a DRC monopole, and both vintages should carry the formal Domaine de la Romanée-Conti identification.
Does a complete wooden case establish storage condition?
No. The wooden case is an accessory; record each bottle’s fill level, closure, leakage and provenance separately.
Primary sources and evidence levels
- DRC: La Tâche official page: Directly states the 2000 and 2005 harvest-production figures and vineyard information.
- INAO: La Tâche AOC specifications: Supports the legal AOC and monopole status.
Related resources on this site
- Fine Wine Collection
- Fine Wine Appraisal and Condition Checks
- DRC and Leroy: Producer, Vintage, Condition and Provenance Records
- Illustrative Scenario: DRC, Pétrus and Haut-Brion — Bottle-by-Bottle Review
- Buyback Guides
Organise the item using the fields in this article
To document 2000 and 2005 La Tâche bottles, assign each one 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.
