extremely limited, excellent conditions direct from a cellar in Burgundy

A fully mature, strikingly complex and exuberantly spicy nose of superb depth and breadth leads to rich, full, sweet, ripe but not roasted middle weight flavors that deliver fine length and a velvety finish. This is much better than one would reasonably expect from the vintage and while there is a touch of finishing tannins still in evidence, they are certainly within the realm of acceptability. However, it is the superb spice character that defines this wine and it's a classic Romanée St. Vivant in style. A great effort and one that has reached its apogee. BURGHOUND, March 2004