Arlot, Romanee Saint Vivant Vintage:2008 Long and penetrating

Long and penetrating

muscle and a certain amount of refinement

There is a sense of panache and class about this 1996

grainy finish

This border-line massive effort will require the better part of a decade to reach its full potential but should be well worth the wait as the underlying material is most impressive

Arlot, Romanee Saint Vivant Vintage:2008 Long and penetrating(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