1999 Romanee St Vivant
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I hadn't tried this since 2004 and like many '99s today, it remains deeply colored. While there is a trace of wood present the nose is an elegant and very pure combination of floral and spice notes sitting atop still relatively primary ripe black pinot fruit. The equally pure and refined medium weight flavors possess excellent density and terrific length on the well-balanced finale. The intensity does a slow build from the mid-palate and explodes onto the still firmly tannic finish. This is built to age and while it could certainly be enjoyed now as it's by no means strict or austere, it's clear that there is more to come so I would advise continued patience. Tasted twice since 2016 with spot on notes.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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Deep ruby. The nose here is an elegant and very pure combination of floral and spice notes sitting atop ripe black pinot fruit that is still entirely primary with plum and violet-infused flavors that possess excellent density and terrific length. The intensity builds from the mid-palate and explodes onto the firmly tannic finish. This is built to age.
Ruby-red. Deep aromas of black raspberry, roasted oak and chocolatey torrefaction. Plush and fat, with lovely sweetness leavened by well-integrated acidity. Strong suggestion of cocoa powder. This wine has a sweetness totally different from most of the other Jadot '99s: it comes to Jadot in all new barrels, and is immediately transferred into older oak. Finishes with dusty tannins and very good persistence.
About the producer
Louis Jadot is arguably the most consistent négociant house in Burgundy. It has managed to straddle both the entry-level and fine wine market, while retaining respect in both.