Lucien Le Moine, Romanee Saint Vivant Vintage:2018 10 years' ageing on lees

10 years' ageing on lees

but promises great aging potential

along with acacia blossom and jasmine hints

(93-96)/2035+

Lucien Le Moine, Romanee Saint Vivant Vintage:2018 10 years' ageing on leesFairly strong reduction blocks the nose though glimpses of ripe black fruit and the natural spice of a classic RSV peek through and continue onto the rich, full and intense flavors that culminate in a dusty, focused and linear finish that ends a bit abruptly. This would appear to have outstanding underlying material but it was quite awkward and frankly difficult to judge and my score mixes a bit of reservation with the benefit of the doubt, given how