1990 Romanee St Vivant
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
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The 1990 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti continues to cruise along, blossoming in the glass with a lavish bouquet of black cherry, blackberry, sous bois, dark spice and a touch of game. On the palate, the wine is ample and full-bodied, with a chassis of fine, melted tannins—though just a few rough edges poke out on the finish (a function of arrested phenolic maturity?)—enrobed in juicy, vibrant fruit that lingers through the long and penetrating finish. Bottle number 7492.
Brilliant ruby/rust. Very sweet and rich in classic DRC 'liqueur' style. Very lively and racy with wonderful depth. Really very good indeed, and one of the more open Romanée-St-Vivants. (JR)
The 1990 Romanée St. Vivant was the best of these three wines from Domaine de la Romanée Conti. It showed great mid-palate intensity in the juicy, generous style of the year. (AG)
About the producer
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti or simply “DRC” is without doubt the most famous domaine in Burgundy and one of the most famous producers on earth. The Grand Cru vineyard from which it takes its name produces the world’s most expensive wine by a long margin.