Romanee-Saint-Vivant

Romanee-Saint-Vivant is an appellation in Côte de Nuits, France.

The vineyards are given over to Pinot Noir.

Vines root into clay.

The climate is continental.

The vineyards themselves read as slopes.

Red wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows light and aromatic and delicate flavors and gentle tannins.

Quality is codified by the Grand Cru, which is worth reading off the label.

Producers worth knowing include Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy and Jean-Jacques Confuron.

Pour them alongside duck, lamb, truffle dishes and mushroom risotto.

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Keeps for 5 to 15 years.

In the glass.

Red: Light and aromatic, Delicate flavors and gentle tannins.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• Grand Cru

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Alain Hudelot-Noellat Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France
• Albert Bichot Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France
• Charles Noellat Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France
• Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France
• Domaine de L'Arlot Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France
• Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France
• Domaine Dominique Mugneret Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France
• Domaine Follin-Arbelet Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France

At the table.

• Duck
• Lamb
• Truffle dishes
• Mushroom risotto

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 16 to 18°C.
• Keeps for 5 to 15 years.

Nearby regions.

Romanee-Saint-Vivant: common questions

More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Côte de Nuits guide.