The 2023 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, matured in two-thirds new oak, is actually cut from a similar cloth to the Les Suchots—more about finesse and delineation than horsepower. If you are seeking transparency in your Pinot Noir then these aromatics are for you. The palate is medium-bodied with filigreed tannins. This is understated with wonderful symmetry and poise, yet dare I say that the Les Suchots and possibly the Aux Malconsorts are the better wines this year?

- By Neal Martin on November 2024