2002 Romanee St Vivant

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£2,332.00

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Average Score

Critic Notes

Highly aromatic, indeed almost kaleidoscopic in the sheer breadth of aromas but it's the spice that is so remarkable though it is now cut with floral and stem hints that add depth. The medium-bodied flavors are quite fine with beautiful detail, indeed they are chiseled, and a drop dead gorgeous velvety texture that is soft in the middle yet quite firm on the exceptionally long finish that still displays the slightest hint of wood. The overall character here is rather discreet and understated and while there is plenty of character, it's clear that this is built along the lines of elegance and finesse. In this format, this should require most of 20 years to arrive at its peak. Allen Meadows, Burghound Jun16,2009

Score: 95-/100Allen Meadows, Burghound

Mocha, toasted oak, and roasting spices are discerned in the nose of the light to medium-bodied 2002 Romanee-St.-Vivant. Its suave, silky-textured attack reveals impressive black cherry and blackberry flavors intermingled with cafe au lait as well as violets. This light to medium-bodied wine’s mid-palate has terrific mouth-feel yet its lengthy finish displays some firm tannin that will require patience. Drink it between 2009 and 2016. Pierre Rovani, Wine Advocate # 153

Score: 90-/100The Wine Advocate

Score: 90-/100Pierre Rovani

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Product Details

Country

France

Region

Burgundy

Sub-region

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

13%

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

Country

France

Region

Burgundy

Sub-region

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

13%

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

Average Score

Critic Notes

Score: 95-/100Allen Meadows, Burghound

Score: 90-/100The Wine Advocate

Score: 90-/100Pierre Rovani

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BY FINE+RARE,

ON September 27, 2011

Domaine de Montille: The Genealogy of the Estate

BY Gavin Smith,

ON July 22, 2020

Domaine Hudelot Noellat - Top picks of 2018

ON December 6, 2019

A visit from Domaines Barons de Rothschild

ON July 25, 2019

F+R Visits Domaine Leroy

BY Gavin Smith,

ON February 22, 2019

Country

France

Region

Burgundy

Sub-region

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

13%

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

Country

France

Region

Burgundy

Sub-region

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

13%

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

Romanee-Conti; Domaine de la