Domaine de l'Arlot Romanée Saint Vivant Grand Cru red 2009

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Antonio Galloni - avr. 2012) : 97/100. The 2009 Romanee St. Vivant has no beginning and no end. It just exists in the glass as a monument to the greatness of Burgundy. I could describe the aromas and flavors. There is plenty of dark fruit, mocha and exotic spices, but that would be a total disservice to the wine. The Romanee St. Vivant impresses for its weightless power and massive structure. It is not a seductive, floral Romanee St. Vivant. Readers can find that elsewhere. This is a wine that impresses for its depth, structure and sheer intensity. It is very Richebourg-like in many ways. I loved it. Anticipated maturity: 2024-2044. I was blown away by Domaine de l’Arlot’s 2009s when I tasted them from bottle. Most of the wines came in at the high end or above my projected scores from barrel. I found a purity and frankness in these wines that was compelling. Drink date 2024-2044.