1999 Louis Jadot - Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru - 1 Bottle (0.75L)

Parker Points: 89 pts.
Fill level: Into neck.
Label condition: Excellent.
Capsule condition: Excellent.
Bottle size: 0.75L.
Bottler: Louis Jadot (Estate Bottled).
The history of the legendary Romanée-Saint-Vivant vineyard dates back to 1131, when the Benedictine monks of the Abbey of Saint-Vivant de Vergy first began cultivating Pinot Noir on this exceptional terroir.
Officially classified as a Grand Cru in 1936, the plot directly borders the iconic and mythical Romanée-Conti, and it is globally renowned for producing the most elegant, complex, and sensual wines within the prestigious municipality of Vosne-Romanée.
This specific bottle represents a perfect synergy between the long-standing heritage of Maison Louis Jadot, founded in 1859, and the legendary 1999 vintage, which stands out as one of the most celebrated and extraordinary red Burgundy harvests of the late 20th century due to its impeccable balance, deep fruit concentration, and immense cellaring potential.
This Louis Jadot Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru 1999 is currently in the prime of its ideal drinking window, making it a stellar choice either to be experienced immediately or to be further preserved in a private collection. Having reached a magnificent tertiary maturity after more than twenty-five years since the harvest, the wine has achieved its qualitative peak and is ready to be savored straight away, fully showcasing the intricate aromatic complexity and silky tannins characteristic of a great, beautifully evolved Pinot Noir. At the same time, thanks to the remarkable structure and power of the mythical 1999 vintage, the bottle still retains immense energy, allowing it to be cellared with absolute confidence for another five to ten years while keeping its exceptional qualities perfectly intact over time.