Romanée St Vivant 2013 - Les Quatre Journaux - Maison Louis Latour

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94/100 James Suckling & 93/100 Wine Spectator

When to drink this wine? Can be drunk now or cellared until 2033.

Tasted by JS in 2015 - Fabulous aromas of dried flowers, tar and lemon zest. Powerful, super silky and refined. Smoky, berry and citrus character too. Persistent..."

What the estate has to say about it : 

• Description: The Latour Family has owned part of Romanée-Saint-Vivant since December 1898. "Les Quatre Journaux" is a magnificent parcel of land located to the south-west of Romanée-Saint-Vivant, a few metres from Romanée-Conti. A "Journal" is an old Burgundian measure corresponding to about 0.40 hectares (34.28 ares). Although the initial purchase by the LATOUR family was for the entire parcel, half of it was later sold. Today, Maison Louis Latour owns 0.8 hectares of Romanée-Saint-Vivant. A wonderfully aromatic wine, with a velvety texture, it culminates in a persistent and powerful finish. It is one of the greatest red wines of the House.
• Region: Côte de Nuits
• Village : Vosne-Romanée
• Appellation: Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru
• Grape variety : Pinot Noir

The vineyard

• Average age : 30 years
• Subsoil : Iron clay
• Average yield : 30 hl/ha
• Harvest : Manual

Consumption 

• Ageing potential : 25-35 years
• Temperature of service : 16-17° C
• Fermentation : Traditional in open tank, 100% malolactic
• Maturing : 10 to 12 months in oak barrels, 100% new barrels
• Barrels : Tonnellerie Louis Latour, French oak, medium toast
• Tasting notes : Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru "Les Quatre Journaux" has a superb ruby colour with garnet tints. The nose is powerful with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry and undergrowth. The palate is generous and fresh with a finish of grilled hazelnut and liquorice.
• Food and wine pairing : Hare à la royale - duck parmentier and truffles

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