Romanée Saint Vivant - Grand Cru - 2018 - Domaine de l’Arlot - 0,75L

An exceptional Grand Cru, combining finesse and complexity, from the prestigious Romanée-Saint-Vivant vineyard.

📋 Characteristics

Appellation: Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru AOC
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2018
Certification: Practicing biodynamics
Terroir: Deep clay-limestone soils in the village of Vosne-Romanée, with ideal east-facing exposure
Vinification & Ageing: Hand-harvested, fermented in open vats with indigenous yeasts, aged 15 to 18 months in French oak barrels (50% new)
Alcohol: Not specified

🍇 Tasting Notes

Appearance: Deep ruby with garnet highlights
Nose: Complex aromas of red and black fruits (cherry, blackberry), floral notes (violet, rose), and hints of spice (pepper, licorice)
Palate: Elegant and silky, with fine tannins and vibrant freshness. Ripe fruit and subtle minerality carry the mid-palate
Finish: Long and persistent, perfectly balancing power and finesse

🍴 Food Pairings

🦆 Duck breast with cherries
🍄 Truffle risotto
🥩 Beef Wellington
🧀 Aged cheeses such as Comté or Brie de Meaux

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Enjoy now for its freshness, or cellar until 2035 to discover more developed tertiary notes and greater depth.

🫗 Serving Advice

Serving temperature: 16–17°C
Decanting: 1 to 2 hours recommended if young

🏰 About the Domaine

Located in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Domaine de l’Arlot is celebrated for its commitment to biodynamics and deep respect for terroir. Its wines are known for their remarkable purity and finesse, true to the character of Burgundy’s greatest crus.