2000 Romanee St Vivant
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Jancis Robinson MW
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One of the most purely enjoyable wines of the evening, the 2000 Romanée St.-Vivant graces the palate with an exotic melange of Asian spices, blood orange and dried flowers of all kinds. The 2000 is a striking RSV that speaks to finesse and grace. On this night, it is simply stunning.
Deeper crimson. Denser and more autumnal than the Echezeaux. (Aubert reminded me that a particularly high proportion of this parcel, 1.5 out of 5.25 ha, is deemed too young to produce wine with enough finesse for the DRC label and is usually sold off to a merchant.) Quite a firm spine to this wine that is still tough and tight. Bit gawky at this stage with very obvious tannins. Lively, not big, rather mean finish but there is no shortage of material there. (JR)
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.