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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2028 to 2048.
vintage10 yrs30 yrs32 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Burghound reviewed 2021 | 2018 | 95/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: rose, raspberry, white pepper, mineral
Palate: red currant, spice, silk, earth
The most delicate and lacy DRC grand cru, all rose, red berry and silk over fine-grained tannins.
What it pairs with
- Squab with cherries Tender pigeon and a cherry reduction flatter the wine's red-fruit delicacy.More wines for game →
- Epoisses de Bourgogne The washed-rind cow's-milk cheese's pungent cream needs a wine with grip and acidity to balance it.More wines for soft cheese →
- Pate en croute lyonnais The pastry-wrapped terrine's fat and pistachio echo a structured Pinot's red fruit and gentle tannin.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →Find pate en croute lyonnais on TableJourney →
How to serve Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Squab with cherries, Epoisses de Bourgogne, Pate en croute lyonnais. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
DRC built its Romanee-Saint-Vivant holding from leased Marey-Monge parcels acquired outright in 1988.
- 1966DRC began farming the Marey-Monge parcels
- 1988Domaine purchased the vines outright
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de la Romanee-Conti · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Grand Cru (Vosne-Romanee, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 18 months in 100% new French oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 2500 to 5000 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1966
Frequently asked about Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru
What does Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru taste like?
On the nose, rose, raspberry, white pepper, mineral. On the palate, red currant, spice, silk, earth. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish. The most delicate and lacy DRC grand cru, all rose, red berry and silk over fine-grained tannins.
When should I drink Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru?
Drink 10-30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru?
Squab with cherries is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Epoisses de Bourgogne and Pate en croute lyonnais. Tender pigeon and a cherry reduction flatter the wine's red-fruit delicacy.
What grapes are in Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Vosne-Romanee, AOC).
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