The Romanee-Saint-Vivant was picked on 8 and 9 September at 24.7hl/ha. Now this has a very interesting bouquet, quite distinct from the Richebourg and the Grands Echezeaux. It is much more exuberant and lifted, very perfumed with fresh strawberry, red cherries, dried rose petals and a touch of quince. This is so lively and vivacious, as if it borrowed some of the succulence from the 2009 vintage. The palate is quite precocious on the entry, the mouth instantaneously tingling with glee. There is a beautiful crescendo before fanning out towards its silky caressing finish. There is something playful and joyous about this Romanee-Saint-Vivant, carefree and alluring, a wine to be enjoyed as much as respected. 1,164 cases produced. Drink 2016-2035. (Neal Martin, The Wine Adovate, 27th Feb 2014, 94 Pts)
L'Arlot's 2011 Romanée St. Vivant is surprisingly dark, powerful and even somber. Today the tannins are imposing to the point of being dominant . The 2011 is going to need time to come together, but it has plenty of breadth and structure. I expect this will always be a virile style of St. Vivant. Drinking window : 2019-2031 (Antonio Galloni, Nov 2013, 93+ Pts)
