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"Full and rich in texture, showing flavors of ripe cherry and berry, with a toast element. Loosely knit. Ready to enjoy."

"Perhaps the biggest Romanee-St.-Vivant produced at this domaine, the 2003 offers aromatics as well as flavors reminiscent of black fruits drenched in dark chocolate. Full-bodied, velvety-textured, as well as concentrated, it is immensely ripe, crammed with tannin, and vaunts an amazingly long finish."

"Fantastic aromas of blackberries, licorice and cherries follow through to a full-bodied palate, with well-integrated tannins and a long finish. A classy young Port. Could be a remake of the 1947."

"Knockout nose combines blackberry, violet, licorice and a hint of game. Like a confection in the mouth but fresh, nicely delineated and firmly structured, with superb concentration. Sweet, densely packed flavors of black fruits and licorice saturate the palate. A very powerful grand cru that finishes with fine, broad tannins. This should age a long time." Reviewed by Stephen Tanzer.