Poisot Père & Fils : Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand cru Domaine 2022

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru "Domaine" 2022 by Poisot Père & Fils

Tasting

Colour
In its youth, this wine reveals a brilliant deep, dark ruby hue, which will tend to take on subtle carmine nuances as it ages in the cellar.

Nose
With great complexity and absolute refinement, the aromatic bouquet opens on intense notes of black and red fruits, evoking black cherry, blackcurrant, raspberry and blackberry syrup. This fruity framework is enriched with delicate floral touches of violet and soft spices, promising a fine evolution towards notes of undergrowth and leather over time.

Palate
The palate offers a velvety texture supported by silky tannins. At once powerful and delicately fleshy, the palate unfolds with supreme elegance, blending fresh red fruits and sweet spices, extending into a remarkably persistent finish.

Food and wine pairing

This red wine pairs majestically with flavourful meats and game. It will elevate lacquered duck, roasted venison or jugged hare. It also pairs wonderfully with roasted veal, delicately prepared lamb, or aged cheeses such as an old Comté.

Service and storage

Built to endure for decades, this Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru "Domaine" 2022 needs to rest for a few years in the cellar to reveal its full potential. It can be enjoyed optimally from 2030 and is best drunk by around 2052, depending on storage conditions.

The majestic expression of a legendary Burgundy terroir

The estate

Born in 1902 following a family inheritance, the Poisot Père & Fils estate is a true gem located in the heart of the village of Aloxe-Corton, in Burgundy. Today, it is Rémi Poisot, a former captain in the French Navy, who leads the estate. Taking up the reins with passion, he carries on the legacy of his ancestors on a discreet vineyard of about two hectares. The estate stands out for its rare concentration of prestigious appellations and its environmentally conscious philosophy, producing wines of great elegance.

The vineyard

The plot from which this Romanée-Saint-Vivant originates enjoys a privileged position at the foot of the legendary Romanée-Conti cru. Facing the rising sun, the vines, roughly thirty-five years old, thrive on deep soils composed of heavy clay and brown limestone. Certified High Environmental Value (HVE) since 2019, the estate favours soil ploughing and meticulous manual leaf thinning to preserve the plant's natural balance and encourage biodiversity.

The vintage

2022 was marked by unusual climatic conditions. After a cold February and a particularly mild March, the growing season experienced intense heat and drought from May to September, with record sunshine. Fortunately, saving rainfall in June allowed the vines to withstand water stress, resulting in grapes with optimal phenolic ripeness and impeccable health.

Winemaking and aging

The estate's philosophy is based on minimal intervention to let the terroir express itself. For this Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru "Domaine" 2022, the berries are entirely mechanically destemmed before being placed in open oak vats. Alcoholic fermentation begins spontaneously thanks to indigenous yeasts, accompanied by daily manual punching down for about a fortnight. The wine is then aged in oak barrels for sixteen to eighteen months. After malolactic fermentation and two rackings, the wine rests for a few weeks in stainless steel tanks before bottling.

Grape variety

Pinot Noir (100%).