Tasting note: A vague hint of secondary character floats in the background of the markedly floral-suffused nose of spice, Asian-style tea and airy red currant aromas. The mouthfeel of the medium-bodied flavors is positively gorgeous while maintaining excellent delineation on the slightly austere bitter cherry finish that delivers excellent length. This is extremely pretty and also very classy though it's not offering the superb depth it usually does. Whether that will develop with a few more years of cellaring is an open question.
Drink: 2026+
The Romanee-Saint-Vivant was picked on 8 and 9 September at 24.7hl/ha. Now this has a very interesting bouquet, quite distinct from the Richebourg and the Grands Echezeaux. It is much more exuberant and lifted, very perfumed with fresh strawberry, red cherries, dried rose petals and a touch of quince. This is so lively and vivacious, as if it borrowed some of the succulence from the 2009 vintage. The palate is quite precocious on the entry, the mouth instantaneously tingling with glee. There is a beautiful crescendo before fanning out towards its silky caressing finish. There is something playful and joyous about this Romanee-Saint-Vivant, carefree and alluring, a wine to be enjoyed as much as respected. 1,164 cases produced. Drink 2016-2035.
