2017 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France
There is Romanée-Conti, and then there is everything else. Universally hailed as the absolute greatest Domaine on planet Earth, the historic estate has long created and continues to produce the finest Pinot Noir, as well as the most sought-after bottles for any and all collectors. Both age-worthy and able to be consumed within the first 5 years of release (or don't touch them for fifteen, warns Aubert de Villaine), DRC, its affectionate moniker, is THE centerpiece of any collection.
98 Points - Vinous
“A total stunner, the 2017 Romanée St. Vivant Grand Cru is the most expressive wine in the lineup today. Rich, creamy and so wonderfully textured, the RSV simply has it all. The tannins are present, but they are also matched by tremendous fruit density and pure power. Floral and savory overtones grace the lifted, saline finish. Leaving price aside, if I could only have one wine in this range, it would unquestionably be the RSV. The 2017 is a total knock-out. That’s all there is to it. (AG)” Review Date: 07/2020
96 Points - Decanter
“Although the colour is deceptively light, aromas pour from the glass. Aubert de Villaine finds it 'joyous, pleasant and gay', yet comments on its 'monastic structure with finesse and elegance'. For me, the freshness contributed by picking early to avoid sunburn gives this wine a winning vivacity. Of the domaine's holdings, 4.5ha are used here, while grapes from a further 0.75ha of young vines is kept for the premier cru Vosne-Romanee Duvault-Blochet. (CC)” Review Date: 05/2022
95 Points - Wine Advocate
“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. (WK)” Review Date: 01/2020
There is Romanée-Conti, and then there is everything else. Universally hailed as the absolute greatest Domaine on planet Earth, the historic estate has long created and continues to produce the finest Pinot Noir, as well as the most sought-after bottles for any and all collectors. Both age-worthy and able to be consumed within the first 5 years of release (or don't touch them for fifteen, warns Aubert de Villaine), DRC, its affectionate moniker, is THE centerpiece of any collection.
98 Points - Vinous
“A total stunner, the 2017 Romanée St. Vivant Grand Cru is the most expressive wine in the lineup today. Rich, creamy and so wonderfully textured, the RSV simply has it all. The tannins are present, but they are also matched by tremendous fruit density and pure power. Floral and savory overtones grace the lifted, saline finish. Leaving price aside, if I could only have one wine in this range, it would unquestionably be the RSV. The 2017 is a total knock-out. That’s all there is to it. (AG)” Review Date: 07/2020
96 Points - Decanter
“Although the colour is deceptively light, aromas pour from the glass. Aubert de Villaine finds it 'joyous, pleasant and gay', yet comments on its 'monastic structure with finesse and elegance'. For me, the freshness contributed by picking early to avoid sunburn gives this wine a winning vivacity. Of the domaine's holdings, 4.5ha are used here, while grapes from a further 0.75ha of young vines is kept for the premier cru Vosne-Romanee Duvault-Blochet. (CC)” Review Date: 05/2022
95 Points - Wine Advocate
“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. (WK)” Review Date: 01/2020
There is Romanée-Conti, and then there is everything else. Universally hailed as the absolute greatest Domaine on planet Earth, the historic estate has long created and continues to produce the finest Pinot Noir, as well as the most sought-after bottles for any and all collectors. Both age-worthy and able to be consumed within the first 5 years of release (or don't touch them for fifteen, warns Aubert de Villaine), DRC, its affectionate moniker, is THE centerpiece of any collection.
98 Points - Vinous
“A total stunner, the 2017 Romanée St. Vivant Grand Cru is the most expressive wine in the lineup today. Rich, creamy and so wonderfully textured, the RSV simply has it all. The tannins are present, but they are also matched by tremendous fruit density and pure power. Floral and savory overtones grace the lifted, saline finish. Leaving price aside, if I could only have one wine in this range, it would unquestionably be the RSV. The 2017 is a total knock-out. That’s all there is to it. (AG)” Review Date: 07/2020
96 Points - Decanter
“Although the colour is deceptively light, aromas pour from the glass. Aubert de Villaine finds it 'joyous, pleasant and gay', yet comments on its 'monastic structure with finesse and elegance'. For me, the freshness contributed by picking early to avoid sunburn gives this wine a winning vivacity. Of the domaine's holdings, 4.5ha are used here, while grapes from a further 0.75ha of young vines is kept for the premier cru Vosne-Romanee Duvault-Blochet. (CC)” Review Date: 05/2022
95 Points - Wine Advocate
“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. (WK)” Review Date: 01/2020