The Allure of Romanée-Saint-Vivant

Over the past year, I have had the pleasure of drinking four vintages of Romanée-Saint-Vivant from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti along with the 2023 vintage from barrel. There’s something about Romanée-Saint-Vivant that is so alluring. It may well be my favorite grand cru in Vosne, in large part because it is so approachable in its youth. This might be surprising, considering its prestige. But wine at the highest level almost always has some trick up its sleeve, some unique way to surprise and delight us. Romanée-Saint-Vivant’s youthful silkiness is irresistible, only to soften and sweeten up with decades in the bottle. Its elegance combined with florals, spice, and a simultaneous richness make it sensual to drink.