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2015 Romanee-St-Vivant

By Domaine de la Romanee-Conti

2015 Romanée-St-Vivant from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Burgundy

A symphony of subtlety and strength, the 2015 Romanée-St-Vivant from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti articulates the tale of its birth year with poise. As with all chapters of Burgundy’s storied wines, the 2015 vintage stands as a testament to time, place, and the passion woven into viticulture.

 

An Investment in Elegance

The investment potential of the 2015 Romanée-St-Vivant pivots significantly on the narrative of an exceptional vintage. The season’s growing conditions fostered an environment where pinot noir could express its nuanced complexity within the bounds of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti's esteemed terroir.

 

Character Defined by Conditions

The conditions of 2015 edged towards the warmer spectrum, invoking parallels to the fabled summers past. Yet, this warmth did not translate to complacency in character. Rather, it emboldened the wine with vibrant fruit brightness, juxtaposed seamlessly against a backdrop of minerality that brings forth an earnest reflection of its plot in Vosne-Romanée.

In a glass of this Romanée-St-Vivant, notes of dark cherries interlace with whispers of spice – think cinnamon and hints of anise – providing a compelling conversation on the palate. These elements rest upon a framework of silky tannins and a finish that demonstrates remarkable endurance, similar to an expertly penned sonnet with lines that linger long after being read.

 

Complex Longevity: A Collector’s Dream

The capacity for ageing gracefully stands at the forefront for any connoisseur evaluating the purchase potential of fine wines. The innate structure and balance present in the 2015 Romanée-St-Vivant imply a promising horizon for development and complexity over time.

Be assured that this offering deserves a place among the diversified portfolios of both astute collectors and enthusiasts keen on securing illustrious Burgundian wines. The 2015 vintage underscores Domaine de la Romanée-Conti's prowess in capturing the essence of both grape and ground.

Ultimately, those who wish to entwine their collections with a wine that speaks volumes of its world-renowned lineage need look no further than this vintage. And as each year unfurls its layers, one can only anticipate how this Burgundian tale will continue to enrapture us with its maturing narrative.

Current market price

£37,590.00

12x75cl

Highest score

95

POP score

2506

Scores and tasting notes

95

The Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2015 Romanée-St-Vivant Grand Cru was showing superbly from bottle, bursting from the glass with a dramatic and expressive bouquet of rose petal, violet, raspberry and spicy red cherry that has already digested its framing of new oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, expansive and supple, its frame of fine-grained tannins cloaked in a deep core of vibrant fruit and only asserting themselves on the long, penetrating finish. This is a superb Romanée-St-Vivant that nips on the heels of the fabulous Richebourg this year. Cropped at 26 hectoliters per hectare and harvested September 9, 10 and 11.

William Kelley - The Wine Advocate, 28 February 2018

Vintage performance