Domaine de la Romanee-Conti DRC Romanee St Vivant 2013 Grand Cru

Wine Advocate: 95
The bouquet is adorable, so pure and comely, with shimmering red cherries, raspberry and orange blossom, a suggestion of cold flint imparting an enigmatic element—a Romanée-Saint-Vivant that is clearly going to bide its time. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannin, impressive weight and almost a surfeit of freshness. There is tension from start to finish that effortlessly disguises the weight, the penetration on the sustained finish. What a wonderful wine from the domaine.

Wine Advocate: 95

The bouquet is adorable, so pure and comely, with shimmering red cherries, raspberry and orange blossom, a suggestion of cold flint imparting an enigmatic element—a Romanée-Saint-Vivant that is clearly going to bide its time. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannin, impressive weight and almost a surfeit of freshness. There is tension from start to finish that effortlessly disguises the weight, the penetration on the sustained finish. What a wonderful wine from the domaine.

Decanter: 95
Deep vibrantly clear ruby, marvellous, slightly taffeta bouquet showing immediate class and great purity. Faintly exotic yet totally controlled and beautifully textured palate with a diamond-like precision behind a peacock’s tail of flavours. A magical wine.

Vinous: 94
Soil-driven aromas of cherry liqueur, cocoa powder, mocha, earth and noble herbs. Wonderfully pliant and sweet on entry, then densely packed and tight for all its inner-mouth perfume. Flavors of dark berries and dried flowers are lifted by ethereal dark spices. An outstanding expression of soil, this very suave wine finishes horizontal and very long, with positive veggie and spice hints.