2017 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee St. Vivant [D97][WS96][WA95][V95][BH94] Bottle Barn

Producer: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 
Region: Vosne-Romanee, Cote de Nuits, Burgundy, France 
Varietal: Pinot Noir 
Year: 2017  

Decanter, 97 Points 

“Bertrand de Villaine sometimes refers to Romanée-St-Vivant as ‘monastic’ and there can indeed be a taut, almost ascetic note to the wine when it’s young. This is the tightest and most focused of the 2017s, showing subtle, struck match reduction, chalky top notes and subtle whole bunch aromas of clove and aniseed. The palate is refined, refreshing and almost mouth-watering, with red cherry and wild strawberry fruit, underlying tension and wonderful length. Drinking Window 2029 – 2037.” 

Wine Spectator, 96 Points 

“The Romanée-St.-Vivant features gorgeous floral, mineral, cherry and wild strawberry, sandalwood and spice aromas and flavors. Firm and focused, yet supple in texture, it combines elegance and tension.” 

Wine Advocate, 95 Points 

“The 2017 Romanée-St-Vivant Grand Cru was also showing very well indeed, soaring from the glass with scents of cassis, violets, blood orange, cinnamon and espresso roast that are complemented by carnal nuances of smoked duck and musk. On the palate, it’s full-bodied, multidimensional and enveloping, with terrific concentration, rich and powdery structuring tannins and a long, saline finish. This is a dramatic, head-turning Romanée-St-Vivant in the making, and it is showing even better in bottle than it did from barrel.” 

Vinous, 95 Points 

“The 2017 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru was picked on September 10 and 11 at 36hl/ha and bottled between April 26 and May 21. It initially has a more reticent bouquet compared to the Richebourg and requests more time in the glass. Eventually it evolves wonderful, almost pixelated scents of red berry fruit, wild hedgerow and crushed stone. Although it is less intense than the previous two vintages, I discern a touch more precision and focus than in the Richebourg. The palate is medium-bodied with lithe tannins. There is a little more body and depth than in the aforementioned Grand Cru; more energy, perhaps. A mixture of red and black fruit emerges toward the finish, the latter becoming more prominent with aeration. This is a delicious Romanée-Saint-Vivant. Beautiful. 1,693 cases produced. Tasted at Corney & Barrow’s annual in-bottle tasting in London.”  

Burghound, 94 Points 

“A markedly floral and very finely nuanced nose almost timidly reflects notes of rose petal, violet, red currant, sandalwood, tangerine peel and a whisper of anise. The sleek and strikingly refined medium-bodied flavors culminate in a sneaky long if decidedly compact and quite serious finish that is presently on the youthfully austere side. This is an exercise in lace and grace though not one without plenty of punch.” 

Alcohol: 13% 

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