Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, Marey-Monge 2010

The 2010 Romanee St. Vivant is dazzling. An exotic mosaic of sweet spices, red berries, dried flowers and mint bursts onto the palate in this viscerally thrilling, captivating Romanee St. Vivant. The 2010 is notable for so many attributes, but one that stands out is the sheer beauty and texture of the breathtaking finish. Anticipated maturity: 2030-2050.

Good red-ruby. Distinctly purple aromas of blackberry and violet; a bit stunted by a recent sulfiting. Then sappy, perfumed and vibrant in the mouth, with terrific intensity to its complex dark fruit, wild herb and bitter chocolate flavors. Large-scaled, dense and powerful wine with superb energy and length. This cuvee was also a standout in 2009.