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Product Description:Romanee St Vivant Grand Cru 2022 reveals the quiet power and precision of Pinot Noir from Domaine de la Romanee Conti. Drawn from the storied climat within Vosne Romanee in Burgundy’s Cote de Nuits, the wine captures the natural generosity of the 2022 season while holding its line with purity, lifted perfume and measured structure. The berries were harvested in early September at optimal ripeness, delivering fruit of clarity and concentration that translates directly into a wine of fine detail and enduring grace. It is an articulate expression of place, shaped by a season that offered ripeness without heaviness and a clear voice of terroir. Romanee St Vivant sits on finely textured soils that lend themselves to wines of perfume and poise. The domaine farms this site with meticulous attention to vine balance and soil health, an approach that supports even ripening and nuanced flavour development. In 2022, reduced parcels and naturally low yields further tightened the focus, producing a Grand Cru of depth and seamless flow. The vineyard’s long history and sheltered position contribute a quiet internal energy, revealing layers of red berry brightness, floral lift and subtle savoury complexity. Winemaking at the domaine emphasises restraint and fidelity to site. The fruit is handled gently to preserve aromatic complexity, allowing the wine to articulate its inherent finesse and finely woven tannin. The 2022 Romanee St Vivant shows a balance of vivid fruit, refined structure and understated power, evolving in the glass with poise. Released in limited quantities, it offers a long view of what this Grand Cru can become with time, shaped by patience, precision and an unwavering connection to its origin. Tasting NotesNOSE– Floral red fruitsRaspberry, blackberry, crushed iris and gentle spice with subtle notes of peat and camphor. PALATE– Silky and refinedRed and blue berry fruit carried by smooth texture, balanced acidity and fine tannin with a light peppery thread. FINISH– Long and resonantVanillin hints and delicate spice that linger with clarity and quiet persistence. Reviews & AccoladesA head turning wine with lifted aromatics, silky tannins and a long, resonant finish of exceptional elegance.” — Vinous, 100 points, 2024 Initially shy yet richly detailed with cherry, strawberry and spice, supported by impressive structure and length.” — Wine Spectator, 97 points, 2024 Fresh and complex with a subtle game like edge, layered berry fruit and notable grip and intensity.” — Decanter, 97 points, 2024 Finer Details:Style – Red WineVarietal – Pinot NoirCountry – FranceRegion – Vosne Romanee, BurgundyVintage – 2022Bottle Size – 750mlABV – 14%
