2019 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, Domaine de l'Arlot

2019 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, Domaine de l'Arlot

Like the Suchots, this was another canny purchase that the domaine made in the 1990s. This an electrifying 2019. Such luxurious tannin texture and depth of fruit, with fantastic freshness. Purity and density par excellence.

Critic score
96/100 info

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    La Romanée-St-Vivant (Grand Cru), Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
  • Grape
    Pinot Noir
  • Maturity
    Young 2025 - 2038info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    13.5%
  • Classification
    Grand Cru

Tasting notes

The 2019 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru comprises 40% whole bunch and 25% new oak because winemaker Géraldine Godot wanted less wood influence during élevage. That was an astute decision, because it renders a very seductive, pure and engaging bouquet of copious red cherries, kirsch and blueberry fruit laced with pressed violets that is très R.S.V. The palate is medium-bodied with a sensual, velvety-smooth entry, a mixture of red and black fruit and impressive volume, but it also delivers the luxuriant elegance you expect from this Grand Cru. Fans out wonderfully on the finish. Just a gorgeous, sensual Grand Cru.

Neal Martin, vinous.com (December 2020)
(95—97)/100

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