Robert Arnoux Romanee St. Vivant 2001 750mL Size:750mL offering up aromas of black

offering up aromas of black raspberries

framed by a deft patina of high-quality new oak

solidly muscular and mouth coating flavors that culminate in a dusty and strikingly harmonious finish of balance and grace

a persistent finish

Unless you are a masochist

Robert Arnoux Romanee St. Vivant 2001 750mL Size:750mL offering up aromas of black"Mild bricking but with a deep ruby core. The perfumed and notably pretty nose reflects moderate maturity along with a lovely range of spice, floral and Asian style tea nuances. There is excellent underlying tension to the middle weight and refined flavors that offer excellent depth and persistence on the balanced finish where the only nit is just a touch of acid tang. Still, the overall sense of balance and harmony is beguiling and I quite liked