Tasting Notes
Neal Martin 92
From magnum, the 2014 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru is perfumed on the nose, yet subtle, not disguising that it comes from a cooler growing season. Sous-bois and tobacco notes merge with dark berry fruit. Maybe it needs a little more opulence? The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins. It’s mid-weight for a Grand Cru. The 2014 shows crisp acidity and is leafy with a dash of white pepper towards the finish. I’m just seeking a bit more substance here. Tasted at Stannery Wines’ producer tasting in London. Tasted at Stannery Wines’ producer tasting in London.
Anticipated maturity: 2026-2042
Vinous 93+
Deep, dark red Brooding, youthfully medicinal aromas of red cherry, dark berries, mocha and cocoa powder Dense and tactile, with dark cherry, raspberry and spice flavors showing enough sweetness to support the wine’s salty minerality Finishes sappy, energetic, precise and very long, with substantial ripe tannins in need of cellaring
Anticipated maturity: 2024-2035
Wine Advocate 97
I knew that the 2014 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru would be great when I tasted it from barrel last year…but not this great. It has a wonderful, tensile bouquet that just seems to sparkle. The fruit is so crystalline and laden with energy and mineralité that you almost have to sit down! The palate is surfeit with energy, the fruit perhaps a little darker than in barrel with white pepper, spices towards the almost Richebourg-like finish. Tasting them side-by-side, I would err for this over the Richebourg – it is a magnificent wine from Charles van Canneyt.
Anticipated maturity: 2019-2040
