2006 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Saint-Vivant Marey Monge***
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The 2006 Romanée St.-Vivant is surprisingly powerful, yet also quite spherical in shape. I very much like the precision and nuance. The 2006 has considerable energy and it should drink well for a number of years. It is also a big step up from the Échézeaux.
A much firmer wine, the 2006 Romanée-St. Vivant is backed up by firm veins of mouthwatering salinity and acidity. The characteristic Romanée-St. Vivant perfumed bouquet is very much in evidence, while there is a sense of energy and pure drive that distinguishes it from the Échézeaux. The RSV can be drunk today, but knowing how these wines age, patience will be rewarded as 2006 still isn’t showing all of its cards.
Lightish crimson with a pale rim. Still a bit of blue. Bright, healthy crimson. Sweet candified nose. Then quite a bit of acidity and freshness. Nice hint of fleshiness to come. But very teenage. Needs quite a bit of time. Lots of vibrancy and potential. (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.