Domaine De La Romanee-Conti 1996 Romanee St Vivant Marey-Monge

The Domaine De La Romanee-Conti 1996 Romanee St Vivant Marey-Monge epitomizes the essence of finesse and sophistication that defines the wines of this esteemed estate. With a radiant garnet hue that shimmers in the glass, it beckons with an alluring visual charm. Upon nosing, the wine unveils a captivating bouquet of red cherries, wild berries, and delicate floral notes, interwoven with hints of earth and spice. Each inhalation reveals new nuances, inviting the taster on a sensory journey of discovery. On the palate, it exudes a sublime harmony of flavors, with velvety tannins and vibrant acidity lending structure and depth. Layers of red fruit, including raspberries and cranberries, mingle with subtle undertones of forest floor and exotic spices, creating a symphony of taste that dances gracefully across the palate. The finish is long and lingering, leaving a lasting impression of elegance and refinement that lingers on the senses. The Domaine De La Romanee-Conti 1996 Romanee St Vivant Marey-Monge is a true masterpiece of Burgundian winemaking, embodying the timeless allure of one of the world's most revered appellations.

Robert Parker - 94 Points

"The 1996 Romanée Saint-Vivant Grand Cru continues to be an absolutely delightful wine from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, and puts to rest memories of a sub-par bottle tasted blind several years ago. Now two decades old, it retains a healthy color with little sign of ageing. The bouquet is fresh and vital, angular at first yet seeming to gain harmony with each swirl of the glass. It is not intense, but prioritizes clarity and tension over power. Dark berry fruit emerge first, briary and Vervain tea, an underlying mineralité eventually coming forth. The palate is very well balanced, quite linear and certainly not flamboyant or flattering. It makes you, the taster, work to seek out its nuances, its energy and refinement. Hints of black cherry intermingle with a marine-like undertow that governs that finish. It does not posses huge depth and I think Aubert de Villaine makes a more sophisticated wine nowadays, but it remains a joy."

Antonio Galloni - 95 Points

"The 1996 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru puts in a splendid performance. Quite deep in colour (like many Pinots this vintage), it has a bewitching and precise bouquet with dark cherries, crushed stone, iris and oyster shells, gaining more and more delineation as it opens in the glass. The palate is very focused, fresh and vibrant, hints of Earl Grey infusing the red fruit and silky smooth in texture. It displays the femininity of this vineyard, precise and shimmering with energy on the finish. This is a great showing and yet one can tell it has another two or three decades of pleasure to give. Tasted over dinner at Oswald's in London."