By Richard Jennings
(Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée St. Vivant) Medium red color; reduction on nose, which opens to roses, ethereal tart red fruit and sous bois nose; silky textured, tart cherry, mineral, red fruit, baked cherry palate with depth, surprisingly accessible nose; medium-plus finish 93+ pts.11/20/2009, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 93 points