Rare Wines from the Cellars of Gramercy Tavern, The Modern, Union Square Cafe, Maialino & Marta
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/3/2020
"The 2016 Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, picked on September 27 & 28 at 27hL/ha, has a heavenly, perfumed nose of blackberry, briar, wet limestone, incense and pressed iris flowers, displaying much more fruit intensity than the Corton alongside. There are subtle graphite notes that develop with aeration - the old-school pencil box, though it is never more than a fleeting suggestion. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin and quite rounded in the mouth, and that graphite tincture builds toward the second half. I adore the energy and balletic poise of this Romanee-Saint-Vivant as it deftly fans out toward the finish, exerting grip, but with the softest of touches, and offering deceiving weight and depth. A wine that exudes panache and sophistication. 1,304 cases produced. Tasted at Corney & Barrow's annual in-bottle tasting in London... 96." NM 1/19.
1 Bottles 750ml