Joseph Drouhin, Romanee Saint Vivant Vintage:1996 Starts slowly and grows on

Starts slowly and grows on the palate

Drink this while you are waiting for the La Landonne to come around

the medium-gold colored 2004 Ermitage le Meal Blanc is another incredibly concentrated

It is very clear and there is no hint of botrytis here

Joseph Drouhin, Romanee Saint Vivant Vintage:1996 Starts slowly and grows onAiry, pure, elegant and extremely expressive as the aromas just float from the glass with rose petal and assorted floral notes. The mineral infused, racy and finely delineated flavors are nuanced and textured though the backend has a somewhat dry and edgy quality to it that is highlighted by the racy finishing acidity. This is still entirely primary and should age well for a number of years. 90 2010+