6 bottles per lot
Details
Romanée-Saint-Vivant--Vintage 1990
Côte de Nuits, Domaine Leroy
One cracked original wax capsule top, very high fills, very slight signs of overfill seepage through wax capsules, otherwise in pristine condition
Removed from original wooden case
"Still completely opaque with a deep dark ruby color. The nose is an interesting mix of spicy black fruit aromas of incredible richness and complexity yet there is an underlying hint of greenness that detracts ever so slightly from the otherwise imposing aromas. The flavors are big, rich, intense and very concentrated and this is years away from fully resolving the tannic backbone. Whether it will ever fully harmonize to become one of the great wines of the vintage is an open question but it clearly is impressive and imposing in its sheer size and weight if presently one-dimensional. My score offers the benefit of the doubt. Tasted twice recently with consistent notes." BH Apr 01, 2005
6 bottles per lot
Côte de Nuits, Domaine Leroy
One cracked original wax capsule top, very high fills, very slight signs of overfill seepage through wax capsules, otherwise in pristine condition
Removed from original wooden case
"Still completely opaque with a deep dark ruby color. The nose is an interesting mix of spicy black fruit aromas of incredible richness and complexity yet there is an underlying hint of greenness that detracts ever so slightly from the otherwise imposing aromas. The flavors are big, rich, intense and very concentrated and this is years away from fully resolving the tannic backbone. Whether it will ever fully harmonize to become one of the great wines of the vintage is an open question but it clearly is impressive and imposing in its sheer size and weight if presently one-dimensional. My score offers the benefit of the doubt. Tasted twice recently with consistent notes." BH Apr 01, 2005
6 bottles per lot
Provenance
Purchased on release direct from Martine's Wine Inc.