Domaine de l'Arlot Romanee Saint Vivant Grand Cru 2023 [NET] 070226CRISP along with aromatics such as

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nothing to soften the edges or hide behind

40% Cabernet Sauvignon

salty orchard fruit notes intermingling with a touch of the dried

Lopez de Heredia is the platonic ideal of traditional Rioja — wines released years later than their peers

Domaine de l'Arlot Romanee Saint Vivant Grand Cru 2023 [NET] 070226CRISP along with aromatics such asJust across the road from Romane Conti lies this silky masterpiece from clay limestone soils that whisper sophistication. Aromas of black cherry and raspberry jelly bloom into a seamlessly integrated palate with textural richness and barely there tannins. Fermented with native yeasts and aged 15 months in oak (40% new), the 2023 balances generosity with minerality, revealing violets and stony undertones on a saline finish.