97 James Suckling
A layered red with bright and racy undertones. Full and fresh. Such brightness and energy. So right now.
90 Robert Parker
PRODUCTION: 1,479 cases. Very sweet, extremely alcoholic, yet also somewhat fuzzy and lacking precision, the 1971 La Tache is still an outstanding wine because of its voluptuous texture, and thick, juicy, succulent flavors. The color is nearly brown, but the nose remains intense and provocative. This wine is living on borrowed time as there is little grip or structure. Run, don't walk, to guzzle this vintage.
90 Robert Parker
PRODUCTION: 1,479 cases. Very sweet, extremely alcoholic, yet also somewhat fuzzy and lacking precision, the 1971 La Tache is still an outstanding wine because of its voluptuous texture, and thick, juicy, succulent flavors. The color is nearly brown, but the nose remains intense and provocative. This wine is living on borrowed time as there is little grip or structure. Run, don't walk, to guzzle this vintage.
88 Wine Spectator
There's an alluring, sweet fruit bouquet of strawberry, cherry, leather and smoke. Like a different wine on the palate, it dissipates quickly and is dry on the finish. A green, vegetal note appears with air. The consensus was that this bottle was not in good condition.--La Tâche non-blind vertical. Drink now. –BS
88 Wine Spectator
There's an alluring, sweet fruit bouquet of strawberry, cherry, leather and smoke. Like a different wine on the palate, it dissipates quickly and is dry on the finish. A green, vegetal note appears with air. The consensus was that this bottle was not in good condition.--La Tâche non-blind vertical. Drink now. –BS