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Romanée St. Vivant 1996 75cl

AOC Grand Cru | Côte de Nuits | Burgundy | France
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97 Robert Parker
The healthy dark ruby/purple-colored 1996 Romanee-St.-Vivant reveals gorgeous dark currant, black cherry, and spice aromas. It has huge depth and concentration to its massively powerful, refined character. Raspberries, both red and black, plums, spices, as well as herbs can be discerned in its complex flavor profile. It remains youthfully firm, and will require patience. Drink it between 2005 and 2010+.
95 Wine Spectator
Very floral aromas, elegant and fleeting, with primary flavors of bilberry and violets. An intense red, this builds nicely on the palate to a very long, sweet finish. Better than when tasted in 2006. Domaine Leroy non-blind tasting (6/08). Best from 2013 through 2045. ?BS
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Domaine Leroy
As it became increasingly difficult to find wines that met the high standards of the Maison Leroy label, Madame Lalou Bize-Leroy decided to purchase her own vineyards. Piecing together several estates, she established Domaine Leroy in 1988. Today, the vineyards stretch over 21-hectares across mostly Grand Cru and Premier Cru classified zones. Following Lalou Bize-Leroy’s deep-rooted belief that everything is alive – from the soil to the grapes to humanity – she immediately introduced biodynamic farming out of respect for the terroir. This formerly controversial cultivation practice, is now a widely-known holistic approach that focuses on the interconnectedness of our environment – taking into account astrological and cosmic influences as well. Without the use of any chemical fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, or pesticides the vineyards are tended to year round – everything is hand done. The results of this quality-conscious producer are astounding. The wines are extremely concentrated yet refined, with a rare purity that stems from the property’s intuitive vineyards.