Arlot, Romanee Saint Vivant Size:3x1.5L

Arlot, Romanee Saint Vivant Size:3x1.5L(from a . 25 ha parcel that was planted in 1973 an average vintage produces 3 barrels). As one would fully expect, this is aromatically completely different from the nose of the Clos des Forts with a beautifully elegant and medium toned nose suffused with highly spiced dark berry fruit liqueur. The supple and seductively silky flavors are underpinned by ultra refined tannins before terminating in a finish that is borderline austere and firmer than the

This is quite firm and will need extended patience

phenolically mature and driving finish that is quite firm without being aggressive yet impeccably well balanced

muscular and bitter cherry pit-inflected finale

A wine with more focus and refinement than the 2010 with blueberry

it is a frank and upfront Brunello

in a somehow more baroque way

the wine is full

five-spice powder and lavender pastille flavors given lift and spine by a core of juicy acidity

even opulence as the medium-bodied flavors really fan out on the saline-inflected finish

where you'll find pear and melon with a touch of under-ripe pineapple and cool stone fruits

with flavors of apple

the wine blows me away with an unusual combination of power and elegance