Romanée Saint Vivant - Grand Cru - 2020 - Domaine de l’Arlot - 0,75L

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

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru AOC
• Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
• Vintage: 2020
• Certification: Biodynamic practices
• Terroir: Deep clay-limestone soils in the commune of Vosne-Romanée, benefiting from a favorable east-facing exposure
• Vinification & Ageing: Hand-harvested, open-top fermentation with indigenous yeasts, aged in French oak barrels (50% new) for about 15 to 18 months
• Alcohol: Not specified

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep ruby red with garnet highlights
• Nose: Complex aromas of red and black fruits (cherry, blackberry), floral notes (violet, rose) and subtle spicy touches (pepper, licorice)
• Palate: Elegant and silky, with fine tannins and a beautiful freshness, revealing ripe fruit flavors and a subtle minerality
• Finish: Long and persistent, marked by a perfect balance of 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 through 2035 for the development of more complex tertiary aromas.

🏰 About the Domaine

Located in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Domaine de l'Arlot is known for its commitment to biodynamics and respect for terroir. Its wines reflect the remarkable finesse and purity that characterize the great crus of Burgundy.