Domaine Leroy Romanee Saint Vivant Grand Cru 2014

Domaine Leroy Romanee Saint Vivant Grand Cru 2014A positively kaleidoscopic nose features restrained Vosne style spice and a beautiful range of floral elements on the black fruit, sandalwood and Asian style tea aromas. By contrast the elegant and refined flavors are a good deal more reserved that are like silk on the mid palate though the hugely long and moderately finish tightens up in a real rush. Somewhat unusually at this early stage, this is actually a bit less complex than the Richebourg

I like the focused drive of the finish

with 13% alcohol and good freshness

dazzlingly complex and superbly long finish

There is fine intensity to the mineral-driven and generously proportioned medium-bodied flavors that possess excellent mid-palate concentration and a caressing mouth feel

which is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Rutherford AVA

this is a sensational tour de force and a great tribute to this spectacular hillside site on Pritchard Hill

all of which is trimmed in just enough wood to notice

The nose offers up cassis

The delicious and round yet nice detailed and vibrant flavors possess a dusty yet refined mouth feel before terminating in a lingering

This is aromatically more elegant with its perfumed

Somewhat unusually at this early stage

The wine is rich and full-bodied