2022 Alain Hudelot-Noellat, Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru 1x750ml

Vinous 93-95

The 2022 Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru is vivacious and well-defined on the nose. A mixture of red and black fruit swirls with crushed violet, and blueberry aromas emerge with time. The palate is medium-bodied with those graphite elements that tincture that black fruit, fleshy and rounded. A crescendo towards the finish delivers the sapidity that entices you back for more. This oozes class, even if I don’t think it is the ultimate wine Van Canneyt has overseen. Tasted at the Stannary Wines dinner in London with Charles van Canneyt. [Neal Martin, 09/04/2024]

Anticipated maturity: 2029-2055