1999 Romanee-St-Vivant
By Domaine de la Romanee-Conti
1999 Romanée-St-Vivant from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Burgundy, France
The 1999 vintage in Burgundy was a year etched in the annals of vinous history for the region; a vintage that encapsulated the quasi-magical prowess of this revered winemaking domain. The finite yield from the storied slopes of the Romanée-St-Vivant vineyard found form in a bottle that commands the deepest respect and contemplation amongst connoisseurs and investors alike.
An Emblematic Expression From An Exceptional Year
The 1999 Romanée-St-Vivant from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is a testament to the meticulous care in viticulture and winemaking. The harmonious growing season, marked by an agreeable spring and sufficiently sunlit summer, culminated in fruit with impeccable balance and maturity.
A Vintage With A Voice
Upon decanting, this Pinot Noir exudes an ethereal bouquet of black cherries, violets, and a bespoke tapestry of earthy undertones indicative of its complex terroir. As the wine breathes, a symphonic assembly of baking spices, mushroom, and a whisper of anise elegantly unfold. The palate is graced with a silky ménage of perfectly ripe tannins and vivacious acidity that carry layered berry nuances on an endless finish. Sublimely aged, each sip delivers a narrative rich with Burgundian tradition.
The investment potential for the 1999 Romanée-St-Vivant from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is underscored by its celebrated provenance and the rarity that each passing year bestows upon it. This is a collector's dream; a bottle steeped in prestige that holds promise for further development and appreciation.
In Conclusion: A Quintessential Investment Bottle
The allure of this particular bottle lies not only in its exceptional craftsmanship but also in its embodiment of a standout year for Burgundy wines. The 1999 Romanée-St-Vivant presents an opportune moment to immerse oneself in the sensorial poetry that only such distinctive vintages can narrate - an essential cornerstone for any sophisticated wine investment portfolio.
Market price (GBP)
£63,000.00
12x75cl
Highest score
96
POP score
3937.5
Scores and tasting notes
The 1999 Romanee-St-Vivant initially has its nose put out of joint by the precocious 1999 Echezeaux, but allowing the wine to unfold over 30 to 40 minutes, it shows its true breeding. Returning after ten minutes, the nose positively explodes from the glass with a sorbet-like purity – hints of wild strawberry, cassis and a little blueberry – a piercing intensity that is wondrous to behold. The palate is medium-bodied and does not have the volume of the 1999 Echezeaux, but there is superior clarity and focus, the tannins clearly fine and the finish shimmering with tension and femininity. This is just a beautiful wine that will only get better. Drink 2016-2030.
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 28 August 2013